There are several paths to a private service career and whichever path you follow, there may be a few obstacles or setbacks. Here are several individuals, agencies, and networks to help navigate your journey.
Create your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile with Donna Shannon of Personal Touch Career Services.
Once all of your career documents are in order, register at the #1 private service job site – EstateJobs.com.
For information on beginning or continuing your education in the private service industry, contact the following associations and educators.
DEMA, Domestic Estate Management Association
Starkey International Institute for Household Management
The Charles MacPherson Academy for Butlers and Household Managers
The International Butler Academy
Parallel career paths include personal, celebrity, and executive assistants.
The Protocol School of Washington – international protocol, cross-cultural awareness, and business etiquette
Disney Institute – courses on leadership, employee engagement, and service
The International Wine Guild – sommelier classes and wine courses
ACPA, Association of Celebrity Personal Assistants – ACPA-LA and NYCA
Bonnie Low-Kramen: Be the Ultimate Assistant – book, workshops, and podcasts
Vickie Evans, MCT of RedCape Company – to increase your productivity with PCs, Macs, and cloud computing