{"id":11874,"date":"2023-04-25T06:26:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T22:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/the-importance-of-domestic-helper-recommendations-unravelled\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T18:07:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:07:27","slug":"the-importance-of-domestic-helper-recommendations-unravelled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/the-importance-of-domestic-helper-recommendations-unravelled\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of Reference Letter for Domestic Helper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p>(Updated on April 25, 2023)<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/the-importance-of-domestic-helper-recommendations-unravelled\/#The_merit_of_recommendations\" >The merit of recommendations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/the-importance-of-domestic-helper-recommendations-unravelled\/#Contacting_previous_employers\" >Contacting previous employers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/the-importance-of-domestic-helper-recommendations-unravelled\/#Your_choice\" >Your choice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/the-importance-of-domestic-helper-recommendations-unravelled\/#You_might_also_be_interested_in\" >You might also be interested in:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>One of the most frequently asked questions by employers who opt for direct-hire is that: how can I know the candidates&rsquo; work quality when there are no recruitment agencies screening candidates for me?<\/p>\n<p>Employers who want to hire domestic helpers with proven track records can rely on <strong>reference letters from previous employers.<\/strong> A recommendation can let you know that a helper&rsquo;s work was appreciated and can tell you a lot about her strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>See also: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/preparing-the-end-of-your-helpers-contract-which-letters-you-should-or-have-to-write\">Difference between Domestic Helper Release, Termination, and Reference Letter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_merit_of_recommendations\"><\/span>The merit of recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During the recruitment process, <strong>a reference letter gives you an idea of what to expect from the domestic worker<\/strong>. In the letter, a previous employer may share the main duties of the domestic helper and if you are lucky you get to read \/ hear about the cooking skills of a helper or how great she is with kids.<\/p>\n<p>You have an overall idea of how happy the previous employer was. If the recommendation is not good, you can take this into account in your overall decision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"block-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yoopies-cms2F51840420-7b7e-4df3-abb0-adbffb849b97_employer-recommendation-domestic-helper-helperchoice.jpg\" alt=\"Importance Of Domestic Helper Reference Letter | HelperChoice | An Ethical And Fair Employment Agency\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contacting_previous_employers\"><\/span>Contacting previous employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some employers prefer to speak to the candidate&rsquo;s current or previous employer to better understand the domestic worker&rsquo;s previous performance. But before seeking recommendations, you should&nbsp;<strong>decide what skills your ideal domestic helper should have.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When calling the employer, <strong>be specific with your questions<\/strong> to find out more about the domestic worker:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How did the domestic helper play with kids and how did she discipline them?<\/li>\n<li>Does she cook from recipes or does the employer give her the freedom to choose what to cook?<\/li>\n<li>Which household duties might the domestic helper need to improve on?<\/li>\n<li>What does her usual workday entail?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, it is not always easy to get hold of previous or current employers. Some employers may not want their domestic helper to share their contact details, or the domestic worker may be worried about what the employer will say. If a domestic worker decides to leave her employer due to ill-treatment, that employer may be upset and could give her a bad recommendation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_choice\"><\/span>Your choice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some employers have found that the references were completely different from the reality and wonder why the previous employer wrote such a glowing recommendation. Bear in mind that a relationship is a two-way street:<strong> what does work for one family may not work for yours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The recommendation should work as a plus.<\/strong>&nbsp;In the end, it is you who decide on what you feel comfortable with. A domestic helper&rsquo;s skills, work experience and her attitude during the interview should be more important &ndash; trust your gut. If you find recommendation incredibly important, then insist to have one. If you don&rsquo;t find it crucial, don&rsquo;t let it be a deal-breaker because others say so.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_also_be_interested_in\"><\/span><strong>You might also be interested in:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/preparing-the-end-of-your-helpers-contract-which-letters-you-should-or-have-to-write\">Difference between Domestic Helper Release, Termination, and Reference Letter<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper\/identifying-needs-find-domestic-helper-best-matches\">How to Write Job Description and Find the Right Domestic Helper<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/employers-looking-for-domestic-helper\">Tips for Conducting a Domestic Helper Interview<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/probationary-period-hire-domestic-worker\">Is There a Probation Period for Hiring a Domestic Helper?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hk.helperchoice.com\/en\/direct-hire-packages\/\">Visa Processing For Filipino Maids<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\">Looking for a domestic helper? <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Updated on April 25, 2023) One of the most frequently asked questions by employers who opt for direct-hire is that: how can I know the candidates&rsquo; work quality when there are no recruitment agencies screening candidates for me? 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