How Sharing Your Life Challenges With Others Can Change the World - Kathy Caprino

How Sharing Your Life Challenges With Others Can Change the World I live in a little New England town that is home to just around 18,000 inhabitants. As in numerous humble communities, several youngsters go to the state funded educational system, play sports, and take part in workmanship and music exercises together. Also, a large number of the guardians see each other every day in the conversation starters at school, at Starbucks, and in the hockey stands and soccer sidelines. In spite of the recurrence with which we as a whole converge, huge numbers of us can feel segregated and alone â€" confronting our own concealed fights in private particularly when we are managing perilous provokes that push us to the edge of total collapse. My companion, Claire Craven, is encountering only one of these difficulties with her family. In the Fall of 2012, when Claire's adored spouse, Eric, 47, started to encounter side effects of hold shortcoming and snugness in his throat, they never speculated it was something besides simply the way toward getting more seasoned. After nine months, at what they thought was a normal protection visit to a nervous system specialist, everything in the lives of Eric, Claire, and their three adolescent youngsters changed in the range of 15 brief minutes. It was clear the specialist was concerned and something was truly off-base. After fourteen days following a horde of tests, Eric was determined to have ALS. ALS represents Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis, otherwise called Lou Gehrig's illness. ALS was first found in 1869 by French nervous system specialist Jean-Martin Charcot, however it wasn't until 1939 that Lou Gehrig carried universal consideration regarding the malady. Closure the vocation of one of the most cherished baseball players ever, ALS is a dynamic neurodegenerative infection that causes muscle shortcoming, loss of motion, and at last, respiratory disappointment. Like clockwork somebody is determined to have ALS. Albeit roughly 30,000 Americans have the illness at some random time, most are blasted between the ages of 40 and 70 and live 2-5 years after the primary indications of the infection, with just 10% living longer than 10 years. The Cravens discovered that while Eric's intellectual capacities would stay sharp, his body would decay, and his future would almost certainly be just 5 years. Claire imparted to me that from the start, they were, obviously, broken, and frantically needed to keep the news hidden. They had such a great amount to mull over, to make sense of and plan, and they had the prosperity of their kids to consider. Albeit typical no longer appeared to exist, they needed it for their youngsters. Given the remainder of their reality was reeling, the exact opposite thing they required was to have their companions treat them in an unexpected way. Life proceeded however much as could reasonably be expected as it had previously, despite the fact that they currently cherished and savored the time they had together. In any case, off camera, Claire and Eric expected to get ready for another future that would be anything other than what they had longed for such a large number of years in building their coexistence. For the entire family, it was unfortunate, forlorn and overpowering. In September 2013, Claire augmented the hover of the individuals who knew the news only a smidgen, telling the youngsters' educators and their child's hockey mentor, to guarantee that the individuals who were seeing the kids each day would have the option to give some additional help if necessary. The family had a daily practice, and they kept the circumstance between them, for Eric. In any case, it resembled carrying on with a mystery life â€" a twofold life, and on occasion so troublesome, Claire shared. I got some answers concerning Eric only fourteen days before being accepted as the PTA President, and there was nobody to supplant me. So I at that point needed to tell a couple of more individuals â€" the awesome ladies on the official leading group of the PTA and they were astonishing. They ventured up and helped inside and out. That is the thing that I developed to adore about this town â€" all these stunning ladies surrounding me who helped me, and us, endure. At that point, in Fall of 2014, another open door rose that changed how Claire and Eric saw their responsibility to security. The Cravens' most seasoned child, 18, is a senior in secondary school and has played hockey since he was six years of age. The Cravens' girls, 16-year-old indistinguishable twins, are youngsters in secondary school and furthermore play hockey. The young men's varsity hockey mentor, Brett Amero, started mulling over ways he could support the family and moved toward them with a thought. He needed to investigate how they may have the option to use the new worldwide attention to ALS that had been accomplished through the viral blast of the Ice Bucket Challenge (that created $115 million in gifts to the ALS Association since July 14, 2014). They showed up at a thought together that would draw on the investment of both the young men and young ladies school hockey groups, and furthermore collaborate with the town's top adversary to feature the significance of doing c ombating hard on the ice, yet meeting up as a component of the greater hockey family to help one of their own by raising assets for research â€" the main trust in a fix. The arrangement rose that the two adversary hockey groups' epic game would fill in as the setting for a pledge drive for the ALS Therapy Development Institute, the world's first and biggest philanthropic biotech concentrated 100% on ALS research. They would have liked to raise over $40,000 from the game. I asked Claire what it felt like to think about offering this news to such a large number of, in the wake of keeping it hidden for quite a long time. At the point when the mentor carried this plan to us, from the start I thought, 'No chance â€" everybody would know.' But when I went to ask the family, consistently, they all stated, 'Truly, we should do it.' Claire acknowledged, We'd had the opportunity we required as a family to manage this; we felt so honored he was doing so well, yet in addition knew sooner or later we would need to open up to the world. It just appeared as though something disclosed to every one of us while it was the correct activity and we would be alright in th e event that we shared our story. The hockey occasion occurred, and it was a gigantic achievement. On January tenth, with several individuals (the two inhabitants of Wilton and of the opponent town Ridgefield, CT) in the stands and all through the field, the two towns met up and with coordinating assets from corporate contributors, created over $52,000 for ALS research. What's more, from the center of the ice arena, Claire, Eric and the family freely shared the news. Eric hadn't imparted to numerous at work about his illness, yet individuals found out about it from the hockey occasion plugged in the papers, and the following Monday, there was an overflowing of help from his associates. Claire shared, such a significant number of stunning things have occurred since the declaration was made; it's made a huge difference. The greatest happiness has been the change in Eric. I generally knew Eric would feel diminished to allow the key to out, and when individuals discovered he would be astounded and profoundly contacted at what number of would connect with him. We've seen that in the event that you don't allow individuals to favor you, to assist you, with giving back and bolster you, you pass up a great opportunity and they pass up a major opportunity. What's more, when you're harming, on the off chance that you can help another person, it places your own agony into point of view, and that adjustment in center from us to others is the thing that brings mending. The greatest shock has been that such huge numbers of individuals thought we carried on with the Cinderella life here, and didn't have the foggiest idea what we were experiencing. It's so imperative to recollect that we as a whole have shrouded fights and we're all managing difficulties and awful circumstances. In any case, bliss comes by they way you react. You can let it obliterate you, or you can develop and turn out to be better, more grounded and an assistance to other people. On the off chance that I hadn't had the numerous difficulties I had in my initial life, I wouldn't have it in me to try and get up, substantially less to have the option to give back now, or get this overflowing of affection and backing. * ** To me, Claire's story fortifies a principal truth that is so essential to recall however so natural to overlook: Everyone you meet is facing a shrouded conflict that you know nothing about. Be thoughtful, and live from your heart, and offer your affection and backing. Also, when you open up and share your injuries and difficulties with your locale, you â€" and they can meet up to help change the world. (Forthcoming hockey occasions in CT on the side of ALS research are February fifteenth supported by the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and February eighteenth at the SONO Ice House, Norwalk, CT from 7-11pm. For more data about ALS and additionally to give, visit als.net/timid.)

Why HR Needs Artificial Intelligencea - Workology

Why HR Needs Artificial Intelligencea Why HR Needs Artificial Intelligence I am sure as you have read “future” oriented material like this blog and other you may have wondered why HR departments need robots or artificial intelligence. As you might guess the answer has to do with the shortcomings of humans. Where people lack As we have already seen in many industries robots do things faster, with no mistakes and tirelessly. This does not occur with human workers. People tire, they make mistakes, they complain, they get sick, they take vacations, etc. Most mechanical oriented work can be done by robots. Even surgery is done by robots. Makes you wonder why all work is not done by robots. I watch shows on TV like “How things Work” and “How it is made”, I am geeky like that. I often wonder why in some shows they show something being made by automation but they a person stands there and takes the part off the machine.It could be due to lack of capital to buy the machines, though that is made up quickly by replacing people. It could be that there is a union and the contract prohibits getting rid of all people jobs (wouldn’t unions love to be able to claim that!) It could be that companies do actually have some loyalty to employees and want to keep some of them around. Or it could be that the needed m achine just hasn’t been invented yet. I don’t know the answer to that question and indeed it may be all of the above. People are biased Another reason artificial intelligence is needed is that people are biased. We are biased about a lot of things. We have a bias to look positively on something or someone we have something invested in. We have a bias to look negatively on things we don’t like. Even little things will get us to alter our decisions or direct our decisions. As much as we would like to think we can be unbiased in reality we cannot be. We still change our decisions based on, often hidden, biases, even biases we are not aware of. Artificial intelligence does not have those biases. Many a movie or story has been based on the differences of “logical” thinking versus “emotional” thinking. This was the ongoing story of Spock and Kirk on Star Trek. Spock made decisions based on facts and arrived at the “logical” conclusion even though it might not have been very “human friendly.” Captain Janeway had Data as her artificial intelligence. Helpful to HR? Artificial intelligence will grow in its use. We will use it to make many, many more decisions. It will remove biases and make logical decisions. Isn’t this what we strive for in HR? Don’t we want decisions free of bias? Wouldn’t we hire better people, discipline people appropriately, and terminate objectively? Why HR Needs Artificial Intelligence Of course there is a cost associated with the use of artificial intelligence. According to futurist Peter Martin in the coming decades 50% of knowledge work will be done by artificial intelligence, costing many their jobs. Perhaps your HR job will be one of those. .ai-rotate {position: relative;} .ai-rotate-hidden {visibility: hidden;} .ai-rotate-hidden-2 {position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;} .ai-list-data, .ai-ip-data, .ai-fallback, .ai-list-block {visibility: hidden; position: absolute; width: 50%; height: 1px; z-index: -9999;} Happy New Year!

5 Must-Read Books Written by Your Favorite Supermodels

5 Must-Read Books Written by Your Favorite Supermodels 5 Must-Read Books Written by Your Favorite Supermodels Its a well known fact that many top models have twofold existences. At the point when they aren't swaggering their stuff, they attend a university, run noble cause, start organizations, show yoga, coach kids, record singles, invest energy with their little ones-the rundown continues forever. In any case, did you realize that a few models are additionally top of the line authors?It's true. Some of the world's top models have removed the time from their bustling lives to share their contemplations on everything from life, love, and displaying to turning into a progressively delightful individual, both all around. Regardless of whether you read one or read them every one of, these books make certain to support your certainty, give you important understanding into the displaying business, and assist you with turning into the best model you can be. Kate Moss - Kate: The Kate Moss BookYou spare: Purchase from Amazon At 447 pages, this is a definitive review of all things Kate Moss. Composed by the model herself, it follows her development from new young lady with potential to one of the most notorious models ever. The book incorporates some at no other time seen pictures from Kate's profession and individual life and furthermore includes numerous famous photos by Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, Terry Richardson, Hedi Slimane, and other incredibly famous picture takers. The Kate Moss Book was discharged with eight unique covers, each speaking to an alternate time in her vocation, and will be transported to clients at irregular.

Laid Off 2 Steps Before Taking Time Off

Laid Off 2 Steps Before Taking Time Off Tweet Ive been laid off myself, and I know how it is. The first thing you want to do is recover from the shock of losing your job and the stresses of having one! You may not have had a vacation in a long time. You deserve some time off. But there are at least two strong reasons why you should take a few small steps toward your job search first. First, jobs come through people, and people are everywhere, all the time. Networking isnt always a planned thing. Opportunities can come unexpectedly and suddenly. If nothing else, you may be asked What happened to your job? and the answer you give can nurture opportunities or squelch them. You need to prepare to communicate positively and clearly. Second, its easy for a few weeks off to turn into a few months, while the doomsday clock of long-term unemployment (generally, six months or more, with a bit more leeway during tough times) ticks in the background. Taking even a baby step or two helps nip procrastination in the bud. So before you take a couple weeks off, spend several hours over the course of a couple of days doing the following. 1. Prepare your answers to three key questions. You will often be asked these three questions: What happened to your job? What are you looking for now? Would you tell me a little about yourself? (or Um, can you remind me what it is you do, anyway?) Your answers to these questions are sometimes called your Exit Statement, Job Objective Statement and Elevator Intro (or Positioning Statement), respectively. Exit Statement: Its natural to feel sad, anxious or angry after losing a job, and youll need to talk about your feelings with those closest to you. But advertising your wounds to the wider world can hold you back. A brief, positive, forward-looking answer assures others that youre ready for job leads, introductions, and other valuable networking opportunities. Example: Im proud of what I achieved during my five years with XYZ Co. Unfortunately a business decision was made that resulted in the elimination of 150 jobs, including mine. So, Ill be looking for new opportunities along the lines of Job Objective Statement: Your answer to What are you looking for? should be as clear and specific as possible. Try to include a job title (or a few related ones), the industry or industries youre focusing on, what size of company you prefer and the geographic area youd consider. A quick summary of these points will greatly help others understand what kind of information and introductions youll be interested in. Elevator Intro: Of course, the next question after What happened to your job? is Can you remind me what it is that you do? In a networking situation, you answer this with your elevator intro, a super-short (maybe 10-30 seconds) summary of your occupation/skills, stated in a way thats positive and interesting. You may want to end with yourObjective. Example: Im a product manager. Most recently I led the development of several cool new features of the Yada-You iPhone app for Silicon Tech Inc. Now Im looking for (Note: Just because youre unemployed doesnt mean you arent still a product manager, business analyst or whatever. Thats your profession, even if youre currently between jobs. Own it!) 2. Round Up Your Resume Resources. If youre thinking of hiring a professional to assist with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile or other marketing materials, dont wait until the last minute. You dont want to have to choose someone based on availability rather than skill. Many writers have a normal turnaround time of a week or more, and may have a waiting list as well. Make the appointment ahead of time. Look for credentials like a certification from a major resume writers association, and ask to see samples. Ask about the process, which ideally should be more in-depth than just a written questionnaire farmed out to a subcontractor. If youre a do-it-yourselfer, break the ice by identifying some resources and planning when youll start. My blog is a good source of information. I havent yet written a resume book, but there are some good ones by trusted experts like Wendy Enelow and Susan Britten Whitcomb. Open a path between yourself and opportunity. That way when youre finished enjoying a little rest and recreation it will be that much easier to move forward! Laid Off 2 Steps Before Taking Time Off Tweet Ive been laid off myself, and I know how it is. The first thing you want to do is recover from the shock of losing your job and the stresses of having one! You may not have had a vacation in a long time. You deserve some time off. But there are at least two strong reasons why you should take a few small steps toward your job search first. First, jobs come through people, and people are everywhere, all the time. Networking isnt always a planned thing. Opportunities can come unexpectedly and suddenly. If nothing else, you may be asked What happened to your job? and the answer you give can nurture opportunities or squelch them. You need to prepare to communicate positively and clearly. Second, its easy for a few weeks off to turn into a few months, while the doomsday clock of long-term unemployment (generally, six months or more, with a bit more leeway during tough times) ticks in the background. Taking even a baby step or two helps nip procrastination in the bud. So before you take a couple weeks off, spend several hours over the course of a couple of days doing the following. 1. Prepare your answers to three key questions. You will often be asked these three questions: What happened to your job? What are you looking for now? Would you tell me a little about yourself? (or Um, can you remind me what it is you do, anyway?) Your answers to these questions are sometimes called your Exit Statement, Job Objective Statement and Elevator Intro (or Positioning Statement), respectively. Exit Statement: Its natural to feel sad, anxious or angry after losing a job, and youll need to talk about your feelings with those closest to you. But advertising your wounds to the wider world can hold you back. A brief, positive, forward-looking answer assures others that youre ready for job leads, introductions, and other valuable networking opportunities. Example: Im proud of what I achieved during my five years with XYZ Co. Unfortunately a business decision was made that resulted in the elimination of 150 jobs, including mine. So, Ill be looking for new opportunities along the lines of Job Objective Statement: Your answer to What are you looking for? should be as clear and specific as possible. Try to include a job title (or a few related ones), the industry or industries youre focusing on, what size of company you prefer and the geographic area youd consider. A quick summary of these points will greatly help others understand what kind of information and introductions youll be interested in. Elevator Intro: Of course, the next question after What happened to your job? is Can you remind me what it is that you do? In a networking situation, you answer this with your elevator intro, a super-short (maybe 10-30 seconds) summary of your occupation/skills, stated in a way thats positive and interesting. You may want to end with yourObjective. Example: Im a product manager. Most recently I led the development of several cool new features of the Yada-You iPhone app for Silicon Tech Inc. Now Im looking for (Note: Just because youre unemployed doesnt mean you arent still a product manager, business analyst or whatever. Thats your profession, even if youre currently between jobs. Own it!) 2. Round Up Your Resume Resources. If youre thinking of hiring a professional to assist with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile or other marketing materials, dont wait until the last minute. You dont want to have to choose someone based on availability rather than skill. Many writers have a normal turnaround time of a week or more, and may have a waiting list as well. Make the appointment ahead of time. Look for credentials like a certification from a major resume writers association, and ask to see samples. Ask about the process, which ideally should be more in-depth than just a written questionnaire farmed out to a subcontractor. If youre a do-it-yourselfer, break the ice by identifying some resources and planning when youll start. My blog is a good source of information. I havent yet written a resume book, but there are some good ones by trusted experts like Wendy Enelow and Susan Britten Whitcomb. Open a path between yourself and opportunity. That way when youre finished enjoying a little rest and recreation it will be that much easier to move forward! Laid Off 2 Steps Before Taking Time Off Tweet Ive been laid off myself, and I know how it is. The first thing you want to do is recover from the shock of losing your job and the stresses of having one! You may not have had a vacation in a long time. You deserve some time off. But there are at least two strong reasons why you should take a few small steps toward your job search first. First, jobs come through people, and people are everywhere, all the time. Networking isnt always a planned thing. Opportunities can come unexpectedly and suddenly. If nothing else, you may be asked What happened to your job? and the answer you give can nurture opportunities or squelch them. You need to prepare to communicate positively and clearly. Second, its easy for a few weeks off to turn into a few months, while the doomsday clock of long-term unemployment (generally, six months or more, with a bit more leeway during tough times) ticks in the background. Taking even a baby step or two helps nip procrastination in the bud. So before you take a couple weeks off, spend several hours over the course of a couple of days doing the following. 1. Prepare your answers to three key questions. You will often be asked these three questions: What happened to your job? What are you looking for now? Would you tell me a little about yourself? (or Um, can you remind me what it is you do, anyway?) Your answers to these questions are sometimes called your Exit Statement, Job Objective Statement and Elevator Intro (or Positioning Statement), respectively. Exit Statement: Its natural to feel sad, anxious or angry after losing a job, and youll need to talk about your feelings with those closest to you. But advertising your wounds to the wider world can hold you back. A brief, positive, forward-looking answer assures others that youre ready for job leads, introductions, and other valuable networking opportunities. Example: Im proud of what I achieved during my five years with XYZ Co. Unfortunately a business decision was made that resulted in the elimination of 150 jobs, including mine. So, Ill be looking for new opportunities along the lines of Job Objective Statement: Your answer to What are you looking for? should be as clear and specific as possible. Try to include a job title (or a few related ones), the industry or industries youre focusing on, what size of company you prefer and the geographic area youd consider. A quick summary of these points will greatly help others understand what kind of information and introductions youll be interested in. Elevator Intro: Of course, the next question after What happened to your job? is Can you remind me what it is that you do? In a networking situation, you answer this with your elevator intro, a super-short (maybe 10-30 seconds) summary of your occupation/skills, stated in a way thats positive and interesting. You may want to end with yourObjective. Example: Im a product manager. Most recently I led the development of several cool new features of the Yada-You iPhone app for Silicon Tech Inc. Now Im looking for (Note: Just because youre unemployed doesnt mean you arent still a product manager, business analyst or whatever. Thats your profession, even if youre currently between jobs. Own it!) 2. Round Up Your Resume Resources. If youre thinking of hiring a professional to assist with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile or other marketing materials, dont wait until the last minute. You dont want to have to choose someone based on availability rather than skill. Many writers have a normal turnaround time of a week or more, and may have a waiting list as well. Make the appointment ahead of time. Look for credentials like a certification from a major resume writers association, and ask to see samples. Ask about the process, which ideally should be more in-depth than just a written questionnaire farmed out to a subcontractor. If youre a do-it-yourselfer, break the ice by identifying some resources and planning when youll start. My blog is a good source of information. I havent yet written a resume book, but there are some good ones by trusted experts like Wendy Enelow and Susan Britten Whitcomb. Open a path between yourself and opportunity. That way when youre finished enjoying a little rest and recreation it will be that much easier to move forward! Laid Off 2 Steps Before Taking Time Off Tweet Ive been laid off myself, and I know how it is. The first thing you want to do is recover from the shock of losing your job and the stresses of having one! You may not have had a vacation in a long time. You deserve some time off. But there are at least two strong reasons why you should take a few small steps toward your job search first. First, jobs come through people, and people are everywhere, all the time. Networking isnt always a planned thing. Opportunities can come unexpectedly and suddenly. If nothing else, you may be asked What happened to your job? and the answer you give can nurture opportunities or squelch them. You need to prepare to communicate positively and clearly. Second, its easy for a few weeks off to turn into a few months, while the doomsday clock of long-term unemployment (generally, six months or more, with a bit more leeway during tough times) ticks in the background. Taking even a baby step or two helps nip procrastination in the bud. So before you take a couple weeks off, spend several hours over the course of a couple of days doing the following. 1. Prepare your answers to three key questions. You will often be asked these three questions: What happened to your job? What are you looking for now? Would you tell me a little about yourself? (or Um, can you remind me what it is you do, anyway?) Your answers to these questions are sometimes called your Exit Statement, Job Objective Statement and Elevator Intro (or Positioning Statement), respectively. Exit Statement: Its natural to feel sad, anxious or angry after losing a job, and youll need to talk about your feelings with those closest to you. But advertising your wounds to the wider world can hold you back. A brief, positive, forward-looking answer assures others that youre ready for job leads, introductions, and other valuable networking opportunities. Example: Im proud of what I achieved during my five years with XYZ Co. Unfortunately a business decision was made that resulted in the elimination of 150 jobs, including mine. So, Ill be looking for new opportunities along the lines of Job Objective Statement: Your answer to What are you looking for? should be as clear and specific as possible. Try to include a job title (or a few related ones), the industry or industries youre focusing on, what size of company you prefer and the geographic area youd consider. A quick summary of these points will greatly help others understand what kind of information and introductions youll be interested in. Elevator Intro: Of course, the next question after What happened to your job? is Can you remind me what it is that you do? In a networking situation, you answer this with your elevator intro, a super-short (maybe 10-30 seconds) summary of your occupation/skills, stated in a way thats positive and interesting. You may want to end with yourObjective. Example: Im a product manager. Most recently I led the development of several cool new features of the Yada-You iPhone app for Silicon Tech Inc. Now Im looking for (Note: Just because youre unemployed doesnt mean you arent still a product manager, business analyst or whatever. Thats your profession, even if youre currently between jobs. Own it!) 2. Round Up Your Resume Resources. If youre thinking of hiring a professional to assist with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile or other marketing materials, dont wait until the last minute. You dont want to have to choose someone based on availability rather than skill. Many writers have a normal turnaround time of a week or more, and may have a waiting list as well. Make the appointment ahead of time. Look for credentials like a certification from a major resume writers association, and ask to see samples. Ask about the process, which ideally should be more in-depth than just a written questionnaire farmed out to a subcontractor. If youre a do-it-yourselfer, break the ice by identifying some resources and planning when youll start. My blog is a good source of information. I havent yet written a resume book, but there are some good ones by trusted experts like Wendy Enelow and Susan Britten Whitcomb. Open a path between yourself and opportunity. That way when youre finished enjoying a little rest and recreation it will be that much easier to move forward!

Housekeeper Cover Letter

Housekeeper Cover Letter Housekeeper Cover Letter Housekeeper cover letter example that gets you the interview. Demonstrate that you have the practical skills to do the job and highlight the strengths that employers look for in a housekeeper including reliability, honesty and attention to detail. Energy, willingness and commitment are also strong selling points for this type of job. Make sure your cover letter quickly convinces the employer of your suitability for the housekeeper position. Housekeeper Cover Letter Example Your Name Your Address Your Contact details (phone and email) DateMrs Gill Mansel Human Resources Manager Mountaincare Center Granger Road, Murray, UT 84107Dear Mrs ManselI am responding with enthusiasm to your job posting for a housekeeper. A hard working and energetic employee, I am experienced in all aspects of general housekeeping and deep cleaning and take pride in providing a clean, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment. I have enclosed my resume for your consideration.Some key strengths that you may find relevant include:Proficient at operating modern cleaning equipment.In-depth working knowledge of chemicals and cleaning solutions.Proven reputation for paying close attention to detail and demonstrating strong customer service skills.Able to closely follow instructions, strictly adhere to safety and hygiene standards and work with minimal supervision.Verifiable history as a reliable and honest employee with a professional attitude. I believe I have the skills that you are looking for in a housekeeper and I would appreciate a personal meeting to discuss your position further. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time. Jane SantosSample Housekeeper Resume Housekeeper job duties and responsibilities for your cover letter and resume Get help with writing your housekeeping cover letter with these comprehensive housekeeper job descriptions. A full list of housekeeper duties in different working environments including hospitals, nursing homes, retirement and living centers, domestic homes and hotels.