Fancy meeting top talent, like yours!
Here, at The Governess & Co. we take time to revise and understand your skills, experience and placement preferences, in order to match it with the international needs of our clients. To get started, we want to learn about your unique competencies via our candidate form.
Your application will be managed solely through our internally structured system which serves as a valuable tool for matching candidates with your future employers.
There will be a due diligence process following your application, consisting of references and records check. You can take your time working through the pages of the form and it wont be lost unless you leave the page.
Why work with us?
Commitment, effort and perseverance
At The Governess & Co, we understand that it takes commitment, effort and perseverance to manage your work load and devote yourself to your calling. We also know that you are much more than your resume, the sum of your work and all that it entails to deliver it. We truly want to understand who you are and what that means. We’re interested in your experience, competencies and expectations, as getting to know you allows us to maximise the odds of matching you in a rewarding placement that is mutually satisfying, for you, as well as your future employer.
Reciprocal link between you and your future placement
There is an old saying, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”. When child care, household and lifestyle placements fail, it tends to be caused by misunderstandings and different expectation. We can objectively measure and reciprocally link between candidates and employers to prevent further mismatches.
We use customised tools that enable us to gain a firm understanding of candidate profiles on the one hand, and also the expectations of employers on the other hand. Our professional evaluation tools help to clearly define both parties’ needs and how they can be met. Add to this our highly experienced transaction manager, supporting the entire process pre and post placement to further secure successful collaborations. We advocate safety first, which is why we provide all our candidates with First Aid training certification when securing a placement through The Governess & Co.
The importance of community
Whether you are already a native of the country where you will be working or you are relocating to accept a placement, we believe that being part of a community of like-minded professionals can make your work all the more rewarding. The Governess & Co’s platform is set to deliver on that for you. We provide our staff with an online space of support amongst your profession, as well as an opportunity to connect with your peers in the location of your placement. We organise meet-up events and training to share and shape ideas and experiences.
F.A.Q
Frequently wondered about, rarely addressed questions
What happens after I register with The Governess & Co.?
Once you complete our form and share the required information, we review it carefully and begin matching it with current or upcoming opportunities. Your details are kept secure and are never shared without consent. The more complete your profile is, the better we can advocate for you — even for roles where the fit might not seem obvious at first.
Will I always hear back from you?
We do our best to keep in touch and offer feedback — especially when you’re being considered for a role. That said, there may be periods when we don’t have a suitable position for your profile. Please know this isn’t a reflection of your value; it’s simply the nature of demand. When the right opportunity arises, we’ll be in touch.
Do you prioritise the client’s preferences over the candidate’s?
It’s true that families are the ones who initiate placements — but that doesn’t mean candidates are secondary. We take your goals seriously and always aim to represent you fairly. While not every opportunity will be the right fit, we advocate where we see potential and give honest feedback to help you grow. Sustainable placements only work when both sides are respected — and that’s what we strive for.
Bonus Insight: What’s the most common challenge we see in job seekers?
Understandably, many candidates focus on finding something quickly — especially when security is a pressing need. But we often see that a short-term mindset can lead to short-lived placements. When time allows, looking beyond the immediate offer — toward long-term fit, growth, and compatibility — often leads to more sustainable roles.
Another common challenge is presentation. Some candidates hold back too much; others oversell. Confidence and humility aren’t opposites — they’re a balance. And when that balance is struck, it shows — and it works.
Our role is to support you in finding that space, where your strengths come through without being hidden or overstated.
