Domestic Household Staffing Blog

We share tips, resources, and industry best practices for domestic staff and private household employers.

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3 Ways to Attract Qualified and Experienced Domestic Staff

Do you want to know how to attract the most qualified and experienced domestic staff? My Household Managed share expert advice on how to ensure you’re recruiting the best staff for your needs and lifestyle, whether you’re hiring a nanny, housekeeper, house manager or other household employee.

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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.

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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.

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What Are the Benefits of Using an Agency to Help Me Hire Domestic Staff?

If you’re a family or high-net worth individual looking to hire employees for your private household, you may be wondering what the advantages of using an expert agency like My Household Managed are. To help you make an informed decision about working with an agency, we’ve listed how it can benefit you when looking to hire a nanny, housekeeper, house manager or other domestic employee.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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