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Why Your References Matter

When applying for a role in the private staffing industry, there are several key components you need to submit to make a strong impression. The most important of these are your resume and professional references, although a cover letter or headshot can help too. While your resume and cover letter showcase your skills and experiences, your references provide a third-party validation of your capabilities and character. What are references for and why do they matter? References are provided by individuals who can vouch for your qualifications, work ethic, and character. They matter to employers because they offer an external perspective on your professional abilities and personal attributes. A great reference can strongly reinforce the positive

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Unleash The Power of Seasonal Household Staff

As summer draws near, many successful families journey to their cherished seasonal homes. These homes, whether nestled in the Hamptons, the serene landscapes of New England, the vibrant Mid-Atlantic, or along the picturesque West Coast, become sanctuaries of relaxation and joy. The transition to these summer retreats necessitates a seamless shift, ensuring every corner is primed to welcome its residents and their esteemed guests. From maintaining an immaculate environment to ensuring the smooth operation of household tasks, the expectations are high. This is where the power of seasonal household staff comes into play, providing the ability to transform your summer abode into a true paradise. At Old State Staffing, we find staff for homes of

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10 Ways To Tell If A Candidate Will Be A Good Fit

Hiring the right person for a role that works directly with you or your family can be a challenging task. You want someone who has the skills, experience and personality to fit your needs, but they also need to be capable of developing a strong rapport with you and your family, and contributing to your overall success. So how can you tell if a candidate is a good match for your role? Here are 10 effective ways to evaluate a candidate to ensure that you ultimately hire the right person: 1. Assess Their Skills If you work with a professional referral agency, each candidate you are introduced to will be qualified for the role. That

How To Attract And Retain Top Talent For Your Family Office

If you run a family office, you know how important it is to have a team of qualified and loyal professionals who can manage your wealth and affairs. But finding and keeping such talent is not easy in today’s competitive market. You need to offer more than just a salary and a bonus. You need to offer a compelling value proposition that aligns with your family’s vision, values, and goals.   In this article, we’ll touch on insights and best practices from Katten’s Family Office Compensation and Talent panels, which featured experts from Mack International and Botoff Consulting. We’ll also cover four key topics that every family office should consider when designing and implementing their

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Find Your Dream Job With Old State Staffing

Tired of spending hours browsing the web for jobs that don’t match your skills or interests? Feel frustrated by sending out countless applications and never hearing back from anyone? Wish you could find a job that suits your personality and lifestyle? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider working with a recruiting agency that specializes in private staffing. At Old State Staffing, we’ll help you find your dream job in no time, and here’s how: You get access to exclusive and unadvertised jobs Many estates and companies prefer to hire through Old State Staffing rather than posting their openings online. This is because they trust the agency to provide them

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The world is spinning faster every day.

Employment has changed drastically the past few years—how we work, the type of work we do, and even where we work. Yet, while the world adapts, solutions for hiring private staff seem to be stuck in the past.

 

At Old State Staffing, we believe the status quo is not enough, and that those who decide now is the time to settle will be left behind. In the face of great change, tinkering around the edges simply won’t do. Since Day 1, our approach has been built on four key principles:

1. Developing A Quality Product

We’ve built Old State Staffing from the ground up, implementing the same cutting-edge recruiting tools used by the nation’s largest family offices. Historically inaccessible to smaller clients, these tools improve the tracking and management of talent, utilize machine learning for smarter searches, and intuitively compare compensation and qualification benchmarks both regionally and nationally. This allows us to find and match families with the best candidates quicker and more efficiently than ever before.

2. Building A Great Team

We knew from the start that our team would be our greatest differentiator. That’s because our agency is composed entirely of family office professionals who know what exceptional candidates look like; because we’ve applied to, managed, and hired for each of those positions ourselves.

3. Creating Meaningful Relationships

Building and maintaining relationships is important today, more than ever before. We place immense value on our relationships, not just with our clients, but our candidates, and the community at large. We spent our “pandemic years” building partnerships with local universities, to open the doors of private staffing to recent college graduates in the most educated metropolitan area in the world.

4. Refusing To Settle

Change is inevitable, yet private staffing has historically lagged in both hiring and employment standards. We’ve always been disruptors, first to adopt AI and machine learning—ensuring smarter, faster, more accurate matches for our clients.


We know that choosing an agency is a personal decision, and we’re honored for the time you have spent considering us as a partner in your search. If you haven’t spoken to us yet, let me be the first to say that we can’t wait to introduce you to our contacts, to guide you through the hiring process, and to introduce you to the perfect candidate. We know the stakes are high, but so are the rewards. With Old State Staffing you’ll be empowered to make informed, meaningful hiring decisions, so you can continue to thrive in a world that’s spinning faster every day.

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