WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT RESUME

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Many facilities managers are great at well, managing facilities, but may find writing a resume an overwhelmingly painful chore. Despite knowing what to do when the air conditioning goes out or when executives say it’s time to move the office, many FMs don’t know what to do to land their next job.Here are a few simple tweaks you can make to your resume to stand out among a sea of candidates.

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The first step to landing the FM job of your

dreams is always customize the resume for each job listing.

In this industry attention to detail is a must, so

taking the extra time to customize will really pay

off and will show your dedication to your job

search.

Research the potential organization’s goals, and

their overall mission so you can highlight your accomplishments to match.

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You only have a few seconds to grab the hiring

individual’s attention. With so many resumes to

sift through, it is critical that you make the most of

every word. Avoid overly fluffy and generic phrases

and stick with terms you can back up with numbers.

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QualifiedConfident

SuccessfullyResults focusedHard worker

SOME TERMS TO AVOID: SOME TERMS TO USE:

ImplementedStrengthened

PioneeredCoordinatedRestructured

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If you have worked with an executive department head that is willing to

provide a quote regarding your work include this in your resume.

A brief, quote will set you apart from the rest of the candidates.

An example:

Steve excels at making the impossible, possible. He has an innate ability to manage complex situations with ease and grace.

– VP of Real Estate

Include a Quote

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While a long list of accomplishments may seem

great on the surface, the reader may lose

interest early. Should you decide to leave all

accomplishments on your resume, consider the

order so as to ensure the most valuable are

spotlighted right away.

When listing your accomplishments, get creative!

Use your prior experience to create titles that

highlight your areas of expertise.

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Just using the term “facilities manager” on your resume may be too broad. Here are a few other titles and job descriptions that could better define your

previous role and convey you can handle a role in FM:

Workplace StrategistWorkplace Solutions

Workplace Transformation ManagerStrategic Planning Facilities Manager

Strategic Workplace Solutions ManagerFacilities Operations

Facilities & Administration Services Real Estate Planning

Facilities Planning & Maintenance Manager of Corporate Real Estate Services

Facility Planning & Project Management

Be sure if you use any of these suggested titles, that you have the experience to back them up!

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Unless specified, list only prior experience that

would be of importance to the employer and

choose your words carefully. For instance:

Provide specifics regarding projects you

developed and oversaw. For example:

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“Managed a $21 million annual budget, including maintenance, new projects and operation consumables.”

“Reduced contractor staff by 75% and annual costs by $250,000 by implementing an in-house training program for complex repairs and higher quality and safety standards.”

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Your role as the FM requires you to possess strong

management skills, while maintaining a confident

and professional tone.

You must show the reader you can:

make decisions under pressure problem solve through clear assessment supervise and motivate individuals communicate verbally and in writing

Your career accomplishments are your first

opportunity to convey this message.

Choose your words carefully, inferring you are

a strong motivator and relationship builder.

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The FM often finds himself in the position of the unsung hero.

Everything is quiet when things are going right.

While quiet means there are no pressing issues, it can often lead the FM

feeling invisible, never receiving credit for their work. There are a number of

programs, such as FMXcellence and Maintenance Solutions Achievement Awards that honor facility achievements.

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Showcasing these accomplishments on your resume provides evidence of your work. This industry recognition can prove to be a great

career-building tool and can be used as a talking point during your interview.

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A well thought out resume convinces the hiring team that you have what it takes to be a manager.

Put your organizational and planning abilities to work, and they will do the work of securing that interview for you.

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