As a house cleaner, your resume should be clean, easy to read, and ATS-friendly. Avoid fancy templates with graphics or columns. A simple reverse-chronological layout (starting with your most recent job) works best. Use a font like Arial or Calibri at 11pt—big enough to read but not too bold.
Keep your resume to one page unless you have 10+ years of relevant experience. Use bullet points to list tasks and achievements. For example, instead of writing 'Managed cleaning schedules,' say 'Cleaned 10+ homes weekly using eco-friendly products, reducing client complaints by 20%.'
Common mistakes include using cursive fonts, overcrowding sections with tiny text, or adding personal details like age or marital status. ATS systems can’t read columns or tables, so stick to simple sections: Contact Info, Work Experience, Skills, and References. Add white space between sections—don’t cram everything together.