Domestic Household Staffing Blog

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How Good Communication Is the #1 Game-Changer for Success in the Private Service Industry

Unlock success in the private service sector with My Household Managed's top tips for effective communication between high net worth families and household professionals

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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.

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Domestic Staff, All Alison Ganko Domestic Staff, All Alison Ganko

A Day in the Life of a Household Employee: Chicago Personal Assistant / Nanny

In this series we reach out to a Personal Assistant/Nanny that has made a career out of working in private households in Chicago.

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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Domestic Staff, All Alison Ganko Domestic Staff, All Alison Ganko

A Day in the Life of a Household Employee: Career Nanny With 18 Years of Experience Working for One Family

In this series we reach out to a Career Nanny that has 27 years of experience working in private households in Chicago.

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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Domestic Staff, All Alison Ganko Domestic Staff, All Alison Ganko

A Day in the Life of a Household Employee: Nanny/House Manager With 13 Years of Experience in Chicago

In this series we reach out to a Chicago Nanny/House Manager from Chicago 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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Domestic Staff, Career Development, All Danielle Blackburn Domestic Staff, Career Development, All Danielle Blackburn

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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