Domestic Household Staffing Blog
We share tips, resources, and industry best practices for domestic staff and private household employers.
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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.
How to Create a Household Manual for Your Luxury Home or Estate
Unlock the secrets of managing your luxury home or estate with our comprehensive guide on creating a bespoke household manual. Discover expert tips and step-by-step instructions to write your own household manual or maintenance schedule.
3 Things to Consider When Looking for a House Manager in Chicago
If you’re looking to hire the best candidate for your house manager role in Chicago, My Household Managed help you understand 3 things you need to consider when starting your search for your household employee.
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.
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.
A Day in the Life of a Household Employee: House Manager/Nanny in Evanston
In this series we reach out to a Chicago House Manager/Nanny from Evanston that has made a career of working in private households.
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.
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.
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 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.
A Day in the Life of a Household Employee: Nanny/ Household Manager
In this series we reach out to a Chicago Nanny/House Manager that has made a career of working in private households.
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.
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 Negotiate Your Pay and Benefits
Read the top tips on how to negotiate your pay and benefits as a household employee by My Household Managed - experts in household staffing in Chicago whether you’re a nanny, house manager or looking to hire help in the home.
A Day in the Life of a Household Employee: Chicago Housekeeper
In this series we reach out to a Chicago Housekeeper that has made a career of working in private households.
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.
What is an Estate Manager?
What is an Estate Manager and what do they do? Find out from the experts in household staffing in Chicagoland and Palm Beach, My Household Managed.
Working for a High Net-Worth Family: What’s It Really Like?
Working for a High Net-Worth Family: What’s It Really like and how can you find a position in a HNW household? Find out what working for a HNW family actually entails as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
What Makes a Great Household Employee?
What makes a great household employee? What skills and qualities do you need to be successful in your dream job as a household staff member? Here we give you our top tips based on our expert advice.
Maternity Leave for Nannies
Are you a nanny and expecting your own baby? Do you employ a nanny who is pregnant? If you’re unsure of what to do when it comes to maternity leave for nannies, here are our top tips to make sure you get it right and retain high-quality household staff.