A vague job post wastes everyone's time. Here is how to write one that works for both sides.
Most job listings for migrant domestic workers in Singapore say the same things. "Cheerful." "Hardworking." "Must love children." These phrases do not tell a worker anything useful, and they do not help you find someone who will genuinely fit your home.
A good job listing is not a wish list. It is an honest picture of what the job actually involves, day to day. When you get that right, you attract candidates who want precisely the role you are offering — and you filter out mismatches before they become expensive mistakes.
Start with the household, not the ideal candidate
Before you describe the person you want, describe the life they will be joining. How many people live in your home? Are there young children, elderly parents, or both? Do you have pets? What are the working hours on a typical weekday versus a weekend? Is the home a high-rise flat or a landed property with outdoor areas to maintain?
Workers reading your listing are trying to picture themselves in it. Give them enough detail to do that honestly.
Be specific about the main duties
"General housework" is not a job description. List the actual tasks: cooking (and what cuisine), caring for a toddler, accompanying an elderly parent to medical appointments, doing laundry, grocery runs. If certain tasks take up most of the week, say so.
Specificity protects both parties. A worker who reads a clear list of duties can say, with confidence, whether she has the experience and the interest to do them well. That honesty is worth more than a candidate who agrees to everything on interview and struggles once she arrives.
Say what you offer, not just what you expect
Salary, rest days, accommodation arrangements, and the language spoken at home are all things a worker needs to know before she applies. Leaving these out does not give you negotiating room — it just makes your listing look incomplete.
If you offer a private room, say so. If rest days are fixed on Sundays, say so. Workers with options will prioritise listings that are upfront over listings that keep them guessing.
Tone matters more than you think
A listing written with warmth and respect signals the kind of employer you are. "We are a family of four looking for someone to grow with us" reads very differently from "Strict household, no excuses." Experienced workers notice this immediately.
At Anisya, job listings are structured to help employers capture this detail clearly, so workers can find roles that genuinely match their skills and preferences — and apply with confidence.