Housekeeper Job Search Tips

Being a housekeeper can be a great job if you find the right client(s). To ensure you get the most out of Housekeeper.com and find your next job opportunity with ease, follow our tips and tricks outlined below.

First Impressions are Everywhere

Many people will use social media to do some research on you. Remember that the content of your social media profiles will form a first impression of you before you even meet with them. Make sure they want to meet you after seeing your profile(s).

Focus on Body Language

Once you land an interview, make sure you are well prepared and feel comfortable. Your body language will greatly affect your interview so focus on your posture, your hand placement, and facial expressions.

Have References Ready

You already know families will ask for references so make sure you have a few people who can vouch for your skills. Whether it’s a past client, friends, coaches, teachers, make sure you have prepared them that someone may call.

Learn How to Listen

Don’t be so caught up in conveying a certain message that you don’t really respond to what potential clients may be asking you.

Communicate Through Housekeeper.com (not your personal email or by text)

By keeping your communication on our website, you can benefit from our security systems that catch common scams before they get to you. Our messaging system also prevents members from using your personal email for anything else besides discussing a job you have posted.

Recognize Common Scams

Common scams we have encountered in the past include similar messages:

Don’t forget: Report anything that seems unusual.

We take the security of our users and everyone part of the Housekeeper.com community very seriously. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or notice suspicious activity. We do our best to screen members and job listings, however, a few sneaky scammers still make their way on to our site. With your help we can ensure an even safer community.

The Best Housekeepers

Want to see some of the best housekeepers in the game? If you're in Canada check out the best Housekeepers in Vancouver and Montreal. And if you're in the United States take a look at the profiles of the top cleaners in New York City and Miami.