Interviewing every available biodata is unrealistic. The most efficient employers shortlist first — narrow hundreds of profiles to a small set that genuinely matches their household — then arrange interviews only with those candidates.
Start with non-negotiables
List must-haves: nationality preference (if any), caregiving skills (infant, elderly, special needs), cooking requirements, language, and off-day expectations. On Smart Maid, apply filters on the search page or browse curated pages like Filipino maid or skill-based searches from the footer categories.
Compare experience, not just photos
Read overseas and Singapore employment history, duties performed, and reason for leaving previous contracts. Two helpers with similar photos can have very different experience with newborns, cooking, or multi-storey homes.
Use shortlist as a family decision tool
Share shortlisted biodata with your spouse or family members who will supervise the helper. Note questions for each candidate before the agency schedules interviews.
Keep your shortlist manageable
Five to eight strong candidates is enough for a first interview round. If none fit, adjust filters rather than expanding endlessly — the right profile may appear as new biodata are published.
Next step: talk to an agency
Smart Maid connects you to licensed agencies on each profile. Once your shortlist is ready, contact the agency to verify availability, expected salary range, and earliest start date.
