Domestic Household Staffing Blog
We share tips, resources, and industry best practices for domestic staff and private household employers.
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Top Tips on How to Get a Letter of Reference for Your Next Job
Learn essential tips on obtaining references for household jobs, even when direct employer contact is limited. Discover the importance of verified references in landing your next role in the private service industry.
The Benefits of Working in Luxury Homes: A Guide for Household Employees
Discover the comprehensive benefits of working as a nanny, house manager, or housekeeper in luxury homes and for high-net-worth families and individuals.
How AI Can Help You If You’re Looking for a New Nanny or House Manager Job
Discover how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to help you write your nanny, housekeeper or house manager resume and be successful in landing your dream job in Chicago.
Top Tips for Starting a New Job as a Nanny
Discover essential tips for success in your new nanny role from industry experts, My Household Managed.
The Essential Guide to Household Staff Definitions and Acronyms
Unlock the meanings behind household staffing acronyms and industry jargon. Explore our comprehensive guide decoding job titles and roles in the domestic service industry.
How to Craft the Perfect Nanny Resume: Expert Insights from Your Nanny Resume
Unlock the secrets to crafting the perfect nanny resume and landing your dream nanny positions in Chicago. Get expert tips from Your Nanny Resume to kickstart your childcare career today.
7 Ways To Succeed In Your Household Employee Interview
Excel in your Chicago household employee interview with 7 expert tips. Whether you're a housekeeper or house manager, ace your interview and land your dream job.
How to Build Your Network in the High-End Service Industry
Discover the power of networking in Chicago's high-net-worth job market. Unlock opportunities for nannies, house managers, and estate managers in the city's most sought-after roles.
3 Questions You Need to Ask If Your Domestic Staff Are Under-Performing
Discover how to address underperformance in your domestic staff, including nannies and housekeepers in Chicago. Learn key questions and strategies for improvement
10 Steps You Need to Take If You Want the Best House Manager Roles in Chicago
Start your journey and excel as a high-caliber house manager for Chicago's high-net-worth families. All you need to know on the My Household Managed blog.
Why You Need to Ask for Feedback After an Interview as a Domestic Employee
Yearning for feedback that never arrives? Explore the reasons behind employers' feedback silence in private households and equip yourself with strategies to receive the constructive input you deserve
How to Talk About Yourself in an Interview for a Role as a House Manager, Nanny or Other Household Employee
You’ve been given an interview for your dream household employee role, but how do you talk about yourself in an interview to make sure you have the best possible chance of being hired? Whether you’re in a nanny, house manager or other household employee interview, MHM tells candidates how you should answer one of the most important questions in a domestic staffing interview.
What Skills, Qualities and Experience Are Families Looking For in a House Manager?
If you’re wondering “what can I do to get a job as a house manager?” or “how can I prepare my resume and cover letter to interview for a household manager role?” read MHM’s expert advice on what skills, qualities and experience will serve you best as you search for your next role as a house manager.
5 Unique Interview Questions You Should Ask When Hiring for a Role in a Private Household
What if there was a way to get an impressive but honest answer during an interview? At My Household Managed, we have compiled a list of 5 unique questions to ask domestic staff so that you can get to the heart of what truly matters to the candidates in your job search, without the fluff or rehearsed answers.
What to Expect When You Sign Up as a Candidate With a Domestic Staffing Agency and Why It Can Benefit You
Why you should consider working with a domestic staffing agency like My Household Managed to help you succeed in your Chicago private household job search and the benefits to you as a candidate.
How to Become a Personal Assistant to a Family in Chicago
Want to know how to become a personal assistant to a wealthy family or work for a high net worth individual in Chicago? Read our blog on what it takes and how to become a personal assistant in Chicago.
How to Get a Promotion If You’re a Nanny or Household Employee
If you’ve got a nannying or housekeeper job that you love and are considering how to get a promotion, read our advice on where to get started as we discuss what type of promotion you can get as a nanny or housekeeper, how to get your promotion, and how much of a raise you can get if you get promoted.
What Should You Include in a Letter of Recommendation?
Have you been asked to write a letter of recommendation for your employee but not sure what to include? Here are the reasons why you should write your employee a recommendation letter and what you need to include.
How to Write a Cover Letter for a Household Job
Found the perfect household role? When it’s time to submit your application, make sure you know how to write the perfect cover letter for your dream nanny or housekeeper position with top tips from My Household Managed.
What is an NDA and Do I Need to Sign One?
What is an NDA and when do you need to sign one if you’re working as domestic staff? Read everything you need to know about NDAs from the experts in household staffing for Chicago, My Household Managed.