We take the time to understand your experience, goals, and preferences, and thoughtfully align them with the needs and expectations of our clients. We recognize that pursuing a new position can feel overwhelming, and our role is to guide you through the process with clarity, discretion, and professionalism.
To maintain the highest standards for both our clients and candidates, The Hazel Agency follows a selective registration process. We present only highly qualified private home professionals for consideration, so we ask that you carefully review the requirements below before submitting your information.
Requirements
Candidates seeking representation with The Hazel Agency are generally required to have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in private service. Certain positions may require additional years of experience, as outlined in the individual job posting. In select cases, candidates with a strong background in hospitality or a related service-driven field may also be considered.
Our clients value consistency, discretion, and long-term commitment. While each background is evaluated individually, employment histories reflecting frequent short-term roles may be less competitive. That said, The Hazel Agency reviews all qualified applications thoughtfully and will assess whether a candidate’s experience and career progression align with private household service.
Additional requirements for consideration include:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Non-smoker
- Valid driver’s license
- Social Security number
- Clear verbal and written proficiency in English
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or valid authorization to work in the U.S.
- CPR and First Aid certification (required for childcare positions)
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to commit to a minimum of one (1) year
- Professional and appropriate online and social media presence
Submitting Your Resume
Your resume serves as our initial introduction to your experience and qualifications. We encourage candidates to submit a clear, accurate, and detailed work history outlining both current and prior roles, responsibilities, and scope of experience.
Candidates whose experience aligns with our requirements are invited to submit a resume for initial review. Those who meet the criteria will receive a link to complete our application and, if appropriate, will be contacted by a Placement Consultant to discuss next steps and potential interviews.
Employment References
References are vital, therefore we will not consider anyone for registration without them. Not only because they reflect on your capabilities and suitability as a candidate, but also for security reasons. Candidates must upload letters of recommendation at the time of application submission and be prepared to provide former employer contact information if invited to interview.
Agency Interview
Interviews are by appointment only and usually take place within seven to fourteen days of submitting your application. Our interviews can take up to two hours and we expect our potential candidates to be prepared to meet our expectations by not being late and bringing the required documents.
Client Interviews
It is our responsibility to promote you to our clients as a professional. We would therefore expect you to represent our high standards. Once the time and place for the interview has been confirmed, you will be forwarded full details on the location and the client’s phone number. We do not expect our candidates to be late to the interview, but if you do have any problems in finding an address or cannot arrive at the appointed time, please contact the family immediately and let them know.
The interview is also about establishing your needs and requirements, so be prepared to ask questions and to get a better picture of what the position involves. In some cases, you will be expected to do a second interview. This may be to either finalize the agreement and/or cover any issues that might not have been raised during your first interview.
Accepting a Position
Once an offer has been made, The Hazel Agency will draft up an Employee/Employer Agreement outlining the basic terms and conditions of your employment for both parties to sign. You will be given a copy for your files and the agency will keep one on record.
Your New Position
Our service to our candidates does not end once a placement has been made. If there are any problems that need to be discussed or if you require any information or advice, please feel free to contact us anytime.