Does your resume represent who you are as a workplace management professional? Here are some tips to make your facilities management resume really shine and help get you that interview.

1. WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT
RESUME
6 Tips to Build
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2. 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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3. the value of
recognition programs6
customize1
grab attention
with your objective2
quantify your
accomplishments3
highlight career
accomplishments4
highlight your
leadership skills5
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4. 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.
customize1
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5. 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.
grab attention
with your objective2
Qualified
Confident
Successfully
Results focused
Hard worker
SOME TERMS TO AVOID: SOME TERMS TO USE:
Implemented
Strengthened
Pioneered
Coordinated
Restructured
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6. 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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7. 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.
quantify your
accomplishments3
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8. 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 Strategist
Workplace Solutions
Workplace Transformation Manager
Strategic Planning Facilities Manager
Strategic Workplace Solutions Manager
Facilities 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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9. 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:
highlight career
accomplishments4
“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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10. 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.
highlight your
leadership skills5
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11. 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.
the value of
recognition programs6
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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12. 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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