5 Property Manager Resume Examples to Get a Job in 2023

Why this resume works

• Set a timer for 6 seconds and glance through this property manager resume. What do you notice?
  • Numbers! 
  • This is important because hiring managers only review property manager resumes for 6 to 7 seconds on average before deciding whether its worth a closer look.
    • Use numbers to both:
      • Highlight key information quickly (bold font doesn't hurt either!)
      • Keep hiring managers' eyes on your resume longer
• As a property manager, you should include metrics about tenant occupancy, the number of units you manage, demonstrable efficiency and organization, finances and money saved through negotiations, marketing, and the number of staff you work with or manage. 
  • It's okay if you don't have exact figures; a rough estimate will do.
• Property management is a diverse world. If you have experience in multiple types of property management (such as multifamily, single family, HOA, or commercial), highlight it. This will demonstrate your adaptability.

Why this resume works

• One of the most overlooked and underutilized sections on most assistant property manager resumes is the skills section.
  • On this assistant property manager resume, you can see the skills listed in the top right corner. They include problem-solving, detail-oriented, vendor management, and move-ins.
    • Think about the last property management job description you read. Many ads list these skills as essential job qualifications. 
    • That means they are critically important for the job and likely to be picked by hiring managers for applicant tracking systems (ATS). If your skills section doesn’t include the skills selected by hiring managers, then the ATS will decline your resume automatically.
• Aim to include about three work experiences on your assistant property manager resume. Though it may sound irrelevant, service, or even retail, work can highlight relevant property management skills.
  • For example, working in the service industry allows you to emphasize attention to detail, customer service, efficiency, and problem-solving skills.
    • You can make nearly any work experience relevant if you showcase transferable skills.

Why this resume works

• It’s never easy getting your foot in the door. Fortunately, property managers with limited management experience can emphasize internships, assistant job roles, and volunteer experiences.
  • Your entry-level property manager resume can still demonstrate a clear capacity to go above and beyond expectations.
    • How? Use metrics to demonstrate your capabilities to handle more responsibility. For example, if you've interned, mention the number of units you helped manage, the number of people living in those units, the coworkers and contractors you collaborated with, efficiency in administrative work and in addressing tenant complaints, money you saved the company through negotiated contracts, unit occupancy, survey or review results, and more.
• Even if you have a limited work history, it's still possible to fill the page. If you are having trouble filling the page, consider including a customized resume objective.
  • It’s a helpful place to state why you're a worthy candidate if you're seeking your first role or are changing careers.
  • However, if you are including a resume objective, be sure to specialize it for each job you apply to, including the job title, key skills, and the company name mentioned in the job description.

Why this resume works

• As an affordable housing property manager, you need to clearly demonstrate that you can run a successful, profitable business.
  • The biggest issue faced by affordable housing managers is the difficulty of staying out of the red. Therefore, you should highlight any grants you have applied for and received, ways you have saved the company money, savvy contract negotiations with contractors, specific certifications and training, and the ability to follow all laws to a tee.
• The best way to highlight the superior organizational skills required for affordable housing property managers is through the use of numbers.
  • We may be sounding a bit repetitive here, but it’s important that you use quantifiable metrics in this field. You need to be on top of law compliance, customer service, repairs, certifications, finances, and time management. Use numbers to illustrate this effectively.

Why this resume works

• Don’t be shy. When it comes to writing about ourselves, we tend to be bashful about our accomplishments. Unfortunately, your on-site property manager resume will not get you many jobs if you don’t sell your strengths.
  • Use concrete numbers, rather than abstract language, active voice, and start your sentences with strong action words. And be sure to avoid excess filler words. You need to make the case that you are valuable and that you’re confident about yourself.
    • In fact, hiring managers (subconsciously or not) look for confidence in job applicants. Workers with higher confidence tend to set higher goals, work harder, and inspire others to do the same. So, it’s no wonder that hiring managers gravitate towards confidently written and resumes.
      • While what you write matters, make sure the appearance exudes confidence, too. Try our free resume templates, and if you prefer working in a word processor, our Google Docs resume templates and Word resume templates might be just what you need. 
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