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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Skills Are Valuable for a House Manager and Other Private Staff?
What skills and qualities are important for a housekeeper, nanny or estate manager role? My Household Managed discusses which skills are valuable even if you don’t have direct experience in the household staff industry.
What is a Family Office?
What is a family office? What is the difference between working for a family office and working for a family? Here, My Household Managed explains the importance of a family office for high net-worth families and why you might want to work for one.
How to Set Healthy Boundaries at Work
Without an HR department by your side, it is easy to get accidentally carried away into people-pleasing behavior. After all, saying “yes” to impromptu trips with the children or late-night hours for the family may not seem worrisome, but without boundaries, where do you draw the line?