Domestic Household Staffing Blog
We share tips, resources, and industry best practices for domestic staff and private household employers.
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7 Must-Ask Questions When Hiring a Private Chef for Your Luxury Event in Chicago
Elevate your Chicago luxury event with a private chef. Discover 7 essential questions to ask when hiring a private chef to ensure an exceptional culinary experience for your guests.
Ensuring a Smooth Back-to-School Transition With Help From Your Nanny
Discover the benefits of hiring a live-in nanny in Chicago for seamless support and growth in high-net-worth families. Expert care for academic success and holistic development.
What is a Majordomo and Should I Hire One as a High-Net-Worth Individual?
Discover the role of a Majordomo and its benefits for high-net-worth individuals. Elevate your lifestyle with personalized service and see if a majordomo is right for you.
The Essential Guide on How to Work with High-Net-Worth Families
Discover essential insights for household employees looking to work with ultra-high-net-worth families in Chicago. Learn about building networks, adaptability, experience, and more. Become a top-notch household employee with our expert guidance.
7 Must-Ask Interview Questions When Hiring a Nanny
Discover the 7 must-ask nanny interview questions! Our Chicago household employment agency shares expert insights in this guide to help you find the perfect caregiver for your family's needs.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
How Much Should I Pay My Household Employee to Remain Competitive After the Great Resignation?
Find out how the ‘Great Resignation of 2022’ affected domestic employment and what that means for the household labor market in 2023. From My Household Managed, the experts in household recruitment in Chicago.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.