Cleaning

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1. Tell me about yourself.

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“I’ve been working at RMS for the past five months. During that time

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I’ve cleaned various areas

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2. What cleaning products do you typically use?

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“I use a variety of cleaning products depending on the task. For general cleaning

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I use multi-purpose cleaners and disinfectants. For tough stains or grease

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3. How many hours do you work in a typical shift?

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“In my role at RMS

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I usually work [mention your typical hours] each week. I’m used to working in a structured environment where the tasks must be completed on time

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4. Can you describe your typical day at RMS?

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“A typical day at RMS involves cleaning a range of areas. I start by cleaning the warehouse shelves where retail clothes are stored

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making sure everything is organized and dust-free. Then

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5. What cleaning safety procedures do you follow?

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“I follow all cleaning safety procedures

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including wearing gloves and using the correct cleaning agents for each task. I also ensure that products are stored safely and that surfaces are disinfected properly. For example

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6. Why do you like working at RMS?

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“I enjoy working at RMS because it allows me to take responsibility for various areas

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including the warehouse and staff kitchens

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1. Can you tell me about a time you faced a challenge while working

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and how you solved it?

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S: “At my previous job

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the staff kitchen was often left messy after lunch breaks

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T: “My task was to clean the kitchen thoroughly and ensure it was ready for the next team without cutting corners.”

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A: “I stayed calm and prioritized the most important areas first—emptying the trash

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wiping down counters

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R: “I managed to finish on time

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and the staff appreciated having a clean space to return to. My supervisor was impressed with my ability to stay focused and deliver the job

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2. Tell me about a time when you worked in a team to achieve a goal.

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S: “At Aramex

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we were assigned to clean a large office area after a busy week

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T: “The goal was to clean the office area thoroughly within a short amount of time while ensuring no area was missed.”

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A: “I worked closely with my team

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dividing tasks efficiently. While I cleaned the desks and chairs

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R: “We finished ahead of schedule

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and the office was sparkling clean. Our supervisor praised our teamwork

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3. Can you describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult person at work? How did you handle it?

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S: “While working as a cleaner

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I had a colleague who was often late for shifts

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T: “I knew that the team depended on being punctual to get everything done on time.”

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A: “I decided to speak with them politely about the impact of being late and how it affected the team. I suggested that we plan the work together so we could support each other and finish our tasks more efficiently.”

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R: “After that conversation

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my colleague became more punctual

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4. Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple tasks at once. How did you prioritize?

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S: “One day at Aramex

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I was responsible for cleaning both the warehouse floor and the break room

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T: “My task was to make sure the key areas were cleaned first and that I could finish all my duties without missing anything important.”

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A: “I created a simple plan by starting with the busiest areas—like the break room

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which needed immediate attention—and then moved on to the warehouse floor. I made sure to stay focused

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R: “By organizing my time and focusing on the priorities

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I completed all the tasks on time. My supervisor was happy with how everything was cleaned and organized

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5. Can you give an example of when you noticed a mistake or something that needed attention? What did you do about it?

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S: “While cleaning a shared workspace at Aramex

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I noticed that one of the storage cabinets had been left unlocked

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T: “I needed to make sure the area was secure and safe for everyone.”

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A: “I immediately locked the cabinet and reported the issue to the supervisor. I also made a note to remind my team to check storage areas for security during cleaning rounds.”

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R: “The supervisor appreciated my attention to detail and quick thinking. It helped prevent any potential accidents

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and we made sure all storage areas were secure in the future.”

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6. Have you ever had to adapt to a change at work? How did you manage it?

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S: “At Aramex

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there was a change in our cleaning schedule

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T: “I had to adapt quickly and learn the best way to clean these new areas

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while still managing my usual tasks.”

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A: “I asked for guidance on cleaning the kitchen and lounge areas

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made sure I was familiar with the proper products

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R: “I adapted quickly

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and my supervisor was happy with how I handled the change. It allowed me to be more flexible and take on additional responsibilities without missing a beat.”

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7. Can you describe a time when you took responsibility for a task or project? What was the result?

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S: “At Aramex

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I was in charge of cleaning the warehouse before the staff arrived for the day.”

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T: “My responsibility was to ensure that the warehouse was clean

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organized

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A: “I planned my tasks ahead of time

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started with the high-traffic areas

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R: “The warehouse was spotless and safe by the time the staff arrived. My supervisor was pleased with my attention to detail and how I took ownership of the task

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making sure it was done to the highest standard.”