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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

Want to know what’s the best holiday gift for your household staff? We asked some of the best nannies, housekeepers and private household employees across Chicago and reveal the answer here on the My Household Managed blog.

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.

Want to know exactly which duties a nanny or household manager can undertake? Here we talk about how best to navigate the boundaries between employer and staff so that everyone feels like they’re able to succeed.

Want to know if you should expect to receive a raise or a bonus this year? Thinking about offering a bonus or a raise to your nanny or household employee? Here we answer common questions surrounding this topic.

For household employees like nannies, housekeepers, household managers (and more), there are many benefits to being paid “on the books” or through a payroll system.

In this blog, we’ll discuss zoom interview etiquette, first round interview advice, and what it takes to land the job.

Are you starting a new job soon or looking for tips on how to make a great first impression at a new job in a private household? Learn best practices to becoming an irreplaceable employee.

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