The Insider\'s Guide to Household Staffing (Paperback)

by David M. Gonzalez (Author) "This book was written based on the daily operation and concerns of a Domestic Employment Agency..." (more)
Key Phrases: Personal Assistant, House Manager, Estate Management (more...)

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Product Description
The management and care of estates and fine homes around the world is a little known career that has grown toward professional status in recent years. With the boom in wealth over the past decade, many large, new homes have been built and many families have raised their standards of living to the "Luxury" class. As with the grand estates and palaces of royalty and "old money" families, these new homes can be overwhelming in size and complexity. In order to create a comfortable environment and enjoy properties of this size, a professional service staff is required.

The Insider's Guide to Household Staffing provides a detailed look into the employment process for private homes. The top positions for managing household service are discussed in detail including job functions, salary range, and profiles of current industry professionals. In addition, employers will discover where and how to find experienced applicants for the main positions in the home, as well as how to conduct the search, interview, and hiring steps. Domestic employment candidates will learn the important factors an employer considers for a new hire and understand how to improve their chances of being selected among other applicants. Also covered is the role of an employment agency in the search and hiring process with advice for employers and applicants considering using one.

The Insider's Guide to Household Staffing is a must read for anyone involved with today's domestic service industry. Whether staffing a home or searching for a position within one, the information presented in the guide will build your understanding of how employers and employees come together in the service relationship. The guide will also interest anyone who wants a peek inside a little known but rapidly growing field with great potential as a career.

About the Author
Business Owner and former Estate Manager/Personal Assistant David Gonzalez is President of Domestic Placement Network, an agency for staffing exclusive households nationwide. David's insight into home management spans several years of personal interaction with celebrity and high profile families around the world, as well as small business development and marketing in several industries. He lives in Ojai, CA with his wife and business partner Lea

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Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553696034
• ISBN-13: 978-1553696032
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #832,624 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)