Why Use a Domestic Agency to Find Staff in 2025
If you need to find and hire a personal assistant, it is advised to use a qualified headhunter to do so. Finding the right assistant can be a daunting task, and the professionals at The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network specialize in finding PAs and estate managers (also called house managers) for celebrities, executives, and high-net-worth families in the U.S. and abroad.
If you take an ad out on Craigslist, for example, the cost is very low, but you will likely be bombarded with SPAM and have an unstoppable flurry of candidates — most of whom will not be at all qualified for the task. Using the internet for a job search opens families up to all kinds of potential security problems. Since the applicants know the person taking out the ad is obviously wealthy, they can and do send fake resumes in order to gain access to your home for an interview. Once inside your home, people will “case” your home and could plot a robbery without your even knowing it. Do you want to let just anyone into your life?
Those problems can be further compounded on other sites like Monster and CareerBuilder because in addition to the almost $500 that the ad costs, an employer could receive thousands of resumes. Sifting through the overwhelming cache of applicants is very time consuming and, still, it’s hard to determine which candidates are truly legitimate and which ones are riffraff. Don't hire just anyone.
If you take an ad out on Craigslist, for example, the cost is very low, but you will likely be bombarded with SPAM and have an unstoppable flurry of candidates — most of whom will not be at all qualified for the task. Using the internet for a job search opens families up to all kinds of potential security problems. Since the applicants know the person taking out the ad is obviously wealthy, they can and do send fake resumes in order to gain access to your home for an interview. Once inside your home, people will “case” your home and could plot a robbery without your even knowing it. Do you want to let just anyone into your life?
Those problems can be further compounded on other sites like Monster and CareerBuilder because in addition to the almost $500 that the ad costs, an employer could receive thousands of resumes. Sifting through the overwhelming cache of applicants is very time consuming and, still, it’s hard to determine which candidates are truly legitimate and which ones are riffraff. Don't hire just anyone.
We place staff across the US and abroad
A domestic employment agency can help you find help with ease and leave you carefree to focus on the other things in your life. A home staffing agency like The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network takes a great deal of care when screening applicants. Our founder, Brian Daniel, has worked with Hollywood A-list, business moguls, icons of industry, billionaires, and even royalty. So, he understands the characteristics that are needed to be successful in the field.
Most employment agencies are just high-volume commission factories that utilize college interns to qualify candidates. The qualification process is usually not very deep, and the screeners use cookie-cutter computer programs to aid them in their task of qualifying the PAs. When qualifying applicants, Brian Daniel typically will spend 3 to 5 hours in the initial face-to-face interview just to determine if an applicant is up to the task.
When hiring our staffing agency to find staff, we can usually present 5 to 10 qualified candidates that are tried and true in every way possible. In order for the typical high-net-worth family to find 5 qualified candidates on their own, they could be taking job ads out for months, sifting through thousands of applications, interviewing, verifying employment, doing background checks, etc. An inordinate amount of time needs to be spent to find the right candidate, and by going through a domestic employment agency to fulfill your home staffing needs, you will save tremendous time and heartache.
Most employment agencies are just high-volume commission factories that utilize college interns to qualify candidates. The qualification process is usually not very deep, and the screeners use cookie-cutter computer programs to aid them in their task of qualifying the PAs. When qualifying applicants, Brian Daniel typically will spend 3 to 5 hours in the initial face-to-face interview just to determine if an applicant is up to the task.
When hiring our staffing agency to find staff, we can usually present 5 to 10 qualified candidates that are tried and true in every way possible. In order for the typical high-net-worth family to find 5 qualified candidates on their own, they could be taking job ads out for months, sifting through thousands of applications, interviewing, verifying employment, doing background checks, etc. An inordinate amount of time needs to be spent to find the right candidate, and by going through a domestic employment agency to fulfill your home staffing needs, you will save tremendous time and heartache.
We will customize the candidates to fit your special needs
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The list is endless, so the idea behind hiring an employment agency to present qualified applicants is all about saving you many months of work and hundreds of hours in research and interviewing. For families who don’t use a domestic staffing agency, it can take six months or a year to find the right person, so the investment in an employment agency is well worth it. And, again, by using an agency you are not letting perfect strangers into your home for an interview.
The other challenge of trying to find a staff on your own, not counting all of the aforementioned issues, is that getting the best of the best candidates through an online platform like Craigslist, Monster or CareerBuilder is very difficult at best. The most desired personal assistants don’t like applying online to jobs because of all the pervasive fraud. Most of the PA jobs posted online never list a salary range or the name of the employer. For that reason, the very best personal assistants won’t even bother to apply because they don’t want all of their personal information being put into the hands of people they don’t know. For employers who are trying to find an administrative professional on their own, the process is going to be slow-going and ultimately won’t yield the results they are looking for.
The other challenge of trying to find a staff on your own, not counting all of the aforementioned issues, is that getting the best of the best candidates through an online platform like Craigslist, Monster or CareerBuilder is very difficult at best. The most desired personal assistants don’t like applying online to jobs because of all the pervasive fraud. Most of the PA jobs posted online never list a salary range or the name of the employer. For that reason, the very best personal assistants won’t even bother to apply because they don’t want all of their personal information being put into the hands of people they don’t know. For employers who are trying to find an administrative professional on their own, the process is going to be slow-going and ultimately won’t yield the results they are looking for.
We staff mansions and estates
Many employers who elect not to use an employment agency or recruiter will try to find help on their own for six to 12 months. After wasting great time, effort, and money, the employer usually ends up going to an employment agency anyway. So, the best thing to do is start off on the right foot and find a good domestic staffing agency that is going to do it right.
The advantage of using The Headhunter to the Stars to find a PA or estate manager is that we specialize in the area. Most other employment agencies and domestic staffing firms are going to have a “Jack of all trades” format. They usually have nannies, "mannies," maids, security personnel, personal trainers, private chefs and so on. So, the agency has many thousands of candidates in a database, and they are usually managed by inexperienced helpers or college interns. It’s not possible to have personal and professional relationships with an agent that has an impossible workload inside of the “Jack of all trades” format.
The advantage of using The Headhunter to the Stars to find a PA or estate manager is that we specialize in the area. Most other employment agencies and domestic staffing firms are going to have a “Jack of all trades” format. They usually have nannies, "mannies," maids, security personnel, personal trainers, private chefs and so on. So, the agency has many thousands of candidates in a database, and they are usually managed by inexperienced helpers or college interns. It’s not possible to have personal and professional relationships with an agent that has an impossible workload inside of the “Jack of all trades” format.
We match clients and candidates
We have in-depth interviews to find a match
Our founder, Brian Daniel, deals with clients and candidates in a very personal way. In short, we have fast and dedicated service that is founded on loyalty and secrecy. Both our service and screening process are unmatched in the industry at large.
Some of the other roles we place long term include domestic couples. We can also find an executive a housekeeper, a nanny for your baby, chef, and beyond. Your safety is our priority, so the housekeepers or other staff that we make placements for in various positions all have recommendations and a background check. Every member of your family and rest assured that our offices only select the best household staff in the world.
One you have hired, we continue to support the staff as if we are still representing them. Essentially, it's like we are on call and part of your team. Because of this concierge service, each client gets quality treatment and each position filled is done with great consideration.
Some of the other roles we place long term include domestic couples. We can also find an executive a housekeeper, a nanny for your baby, chef, and beyond. Your safety is our priority, so the housekeepers or other staff that we make placements for in various positions all have recommendations and a background check. Every member of your family and rest assured that our offices only select the best household staff in the world.
One you have hired, we continue to support the staff as if we are still representing them. Essentially, it's like we are on call and part of your team. Because of this concierge service, each client gets quality treatment and each position filled is done with great consideration.
How do employment agencies work?
Perhaps your household wants to search for housekeepers, but you have a baby, so safety is a top priority. If you have no estate managers and could use our service, then you can hire our team to help you with the hiring process. Typically, your family can tell us what staff you would like to hire, then we charge a retainer plus a placement fee once you find a candidate.
What if there is no domestic staffing agency near me?
In a bygone era before the internet, private household staffing agencies usually needed to be in the same area as the household. No longer is that true. We find domestic couples, chefs, nannies and assistants all over the world. Our clients are mostly in North America because our main offices are in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, but we also place staff abroad.
Other services
In addition to a placement of a nanny or housekeeper, we surpass staffing needs for your household by consulting as well. Areas include but are not limited to home theaters, personal security, private jets and household manuals. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
For more information about hiring domestic staff, you can contact us 24/7/365.
For more information about hiring domestic staff, you can contact us 24/7/365.
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