Domestic Household Staffing Blog
We share tips, resources, and industry best practices for domestic staff and private household employers.
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How Best to Prepare Yourself for a House Manager Role in Palm Beach
Discover how to prepare for a house manager role in Palm Beach. Learn what skills and experience high-profile families value, tips for your resume, and what to expect in this rewarding career.
Why Discretion Is the Number One Skill for Staff Working with High-Profile Families
Learn why discretion is a must-have skill for private household staff. Discover how My Household Managed evaluates candidates and ensures confidentiality for high-profile families in Palm Beach and beyond
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.
How To Dress As A Nanny In Palm Beach: Essential Nanny Dress-Code
Find out what to wear if you’re a nanny working in Palm Beach. Discover a dress-code for how to balance comfort, professionalism, and style to fit into high-net-worth households.
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.
Preparing Your Palm Beach Estate for the Social Season: Household Manager Checklist
Is your Palm Beach estate ready for the social season? Use this household manager checklist to prepare to host parties with your friends and family!
The Power of Mindset: How to Be Successful in Private Household Staffing
Learn how maintaining a positive mindset in the private service industry can lead to long-term success. Discover valuable insights from experts private household staffing agency.
Top Tips to Working For a HNW Family: Working as a Travel-Ready House Manager or Nanny
Discover what it means to be a travel-ready nanny or house manager, essential tips for preparation, benefits, and challenges in the private household staffing industry
Can I Use Social Media If I Work as a Household Employee?
Discover dos and don'ts of social media for household staff. Learn why professionalism online matters when working in luxury homes.
Your Guide to Landing a Housekeeper Job in a Luxury Home in Chicago
Unlock the door to your dream job as a housekeeper in Chicago's luxury homes. Discover essential tips and strategies for success in this exclusive niche
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.
How Good Communication Is the #1 Game-Changer for Success in the Private Service Industry
Unlock success in the private service sector with My Household Managed's top tips for effective communication between high net worth families and household professionals
What Should You Include in a Job Description for a Nanny Position?
Crafting the perfect nanny job description is crucial. Learn what to include in a nanny position's job description for a seamless hiring process. Find guidance and assistance in your nanny search with My Household Managed in Chicago.
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.
What is a Housekeeper and Should I Hire One?
Discover the essence of a housekeeper's role in managing luxury homes in Chicago. Learn effective strategies for leveraging their expertise and how hiring a housekeeper can help you.
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.
A Day in the Life of a Household Employee: Chicago Personal Assistant / Nanny
In this series we reach out to a Personal Assistant/Nanny that has made a career out of working in private households in Chicago.
The goal of the “Day in the Life of a Household Employee” blog series is to give anonymous candidates a chance to share their experience in order to provide awareness & education for anyone curious about beginning or expanding their career in the field of private domestic service.
A Day in the Life of a Household Employee: Career Nanny With 18 Years of Experience Working for One Family
In this series we reach out to a Career Nanny that has 27 years of experience working in private households in Chicago.
The goal of the “Day in the Life of a Household Employee” blog series is to give anonymous candidates a chance to share their experience in order to provide awareness & education for anyone curious about beginning or expanding their career in the field of private domestic service.
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.