{"id":19919,"date":"2020-05-01T15:02:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T14:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/?p=19919"},"modified":"2021-04-26T12:39:02","modified_gmt":"2021-04-26T11:39:02","slug":"private-household-staff-is-it-time-to-upskill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/private-insights\/private-household-staff-is-it-time-to-upskill\/","title":{"rendered":"Private household staff \u2013 is it time to upskill?"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the private household job market has been slower than many of us would have liked over the past 12 months, when things do eventually return to the ‘new normal’, it will be important to stand out from the crowd. So, why not take advantage of the many reputable institutions providing short courses at heavily discounted rates (or, better yet, for free!)? If you’re looking for a private household job,<\/a> read on for our guide on how to pick the right course.<\/p>\n

Picking the right courses for private household staff<\/h2>\n

Pick something you enjoy<\/h3>\n

You\u2019re much more likely to see the course through to completion and be inclined to utilise it in your job if it\u2019s something that gives you a sense of purpose and\/or pleasure. At Tiger Private, we register a myriad of amazing candidates every week and it\u2019s those who talk about their experience or skills with palpable enthusiasm who stand out. They usually have areas of expertise that they use within their job which we can \u2018sell in\u2019 when putting them forward for a role.<\/p>\n

How to find the right course<\/h3>\n

Whatever you\u2019re interested in, a quick Google search will bring up a range of courses for private household staff. If you need any extra guidance, we\u2019re also happy to point you in the right direction. The most important thing at the moment is to approach any learning with kindness to yourself. If you\u2019re not feeling up to it, don\u2019t force it! Keep scrolling until something pops up that piques your interest and pursue it.<\/p>\n

Types of courses to look out for<\/h3>\n

There are a few free online courses that can really help when it comes to working in a private household. These could range from bookkeeping skills to help your family with their finances to wine courses to help buy for and stock and an impressive cellar. Some candidates have interior design or project management qualifications which can be utilised in client property ventures or event projects. Etiquette Expert William Hanson\u2019s The English Manner[1]<\/sup>is a fantastic resource if you\u2019re looking to improve your social etiquette (use code TIGER for discounts!). For those looking to gain exposure to UHNWI on a private yacht, these require maritime courses and qualifications before you\u2019re eligible to get on board, so use your downtime to study up!<\/p>\n

Some of our favourite free courses for quarantine<\/h3>\n

From bookkeeping to yachting, completing the below courses will do wonders for your CV and career prospects!<\/p>\n