Wednesday 19 December 2012

Domestic Help Jobs For Job Seekers

By Alice Sy


Some people are so desperate looking for domestic help jobs that they often make decisions that turn out to be unwise. For instance, some readily respond to an ad post in supermarkets without giving it another thought, only to find out too late that their would-be employer is not actually looking for the services of maid but for something else. There are those, too, who are unfortunate to fall into the hands of illegal recruiters.

There are actually several things you can do to prevent yourself from meeting the same fate. One is do some leg work and visit government agencies that regulate the existence of such agencies. Ask for a list of all maid agencies that are legal and operating actively. As you must know, there are many agencies that do not have legal authority to operate and you need to be wary of such.

You need to be wise when looking for domestic help jobs, and that means knowing what to expect from maid agencies. For instance, you must be aware that maid agencies will not give you a placement job for free. There are fees that you have to deal with, whether it is on a fixed monthly rate or just a one time payment. You need to know, too, what are the usual rates of maid agencies this way you can instantly tell if you are being overcharged or not.

Many agencies conduct trainings to applicants who qualify during the screening process. The trainings are intended to make the applicants more able to meet or cope with the demands of their work.

Finally, when applying for domestic help jobs make sure that everything is laid out in black and white. A contract must exist between you and the agency, and the terms and conditions must be thoroughly read and understood by you.




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