April 04th, 2020

How to Work for a Celebrity or a Rich Family?

Have you ever wondered how you can work for a celebrity, VIP, royal family or UHNW Individual and their family?

In this article, we will introduce a number of important factors to follow or consider if you are thinking of working in the luxury household industry. 

​Morgan and Mallet International is the leading agency who provide household staff to celebrities and the richest families all over the world.

The best way to find a position, is to apply on our website and follow those advises.

1. A presentable and good CV/resume

The quality of your Profile/Resume is very important as this will make the first impression of whether you are suitable for the position you have applied for and if they will invite you for an interview to learn more about your experiences and skills.

Depending on the position you are applying for you should tailor your resume accordingly to the job description. 
Your Resume should state clear dates, start and end date, job titles, and location, city, and country, of each position you have worked for and mention a number of duties and responsibilities you have performed. 

For example: 
January 2018 - Present
Butler for High-net-worth Individual
London, UK

The length of your work experience will allow the potential employer to identify if you change positions frequently or if you stay in your positions for a number of years. If you have temporary positions, it is important to mention the reason, for example, replacement or seasonal jobs, etc.

Make sure to have professional written references and contact details of your previous employers to prove your employments on your CV, references will validate the jobs you have mentioned on your CV.

2. Interview Stage

When you are invited by an agency or the potential employer for an interview it is vital that you are prepared and dressed professionally. Be punctual and ready for the interview, it is important to show that you are punctual and organised, so arriving 5 - 10 minutes before the interview will be appreciated.

Make sure that you have all the documents ready if documents are requested before or after the interview.

During the interview, your personality will shine and this will allow the interviewer to distinguish if your personality will correspond with the family’s, be friendly but keep it professional. 

Answer all the questions clearly and according to the job you have applied for. Be clear and precise but do not elongate your answers.

You could then be offered a trial day or week and prove your skills to the client.

3. The importance of discretion 

When you are offered the job when you work for a VIP client you might have to sign an NDA (Non-disclosure agreement), which means that you are not allowed to mention any information to those outside the household, you cannot post anything related to the family you work for on social media. Being discreet and trustworthy is crucial when offered a job for the rich and famous.

These are three main factors to consider when applying for a luxury household position.

If you have further questions please contact us: contact@householdstaff.agency

This article was written by
​Jessica Manalo
from
Morgan & Mallet International Agency

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