Referral from friends and relatives is a common way to find domestic helpers in Hong Kong. Priorities are given to referrals simply because your friend or relative who referred the domestic helper to you somehow know the person. There are also cases in which your maid is the one referring her friends or relatives who might want to work as domestic helpers. This is also a good way to find domestic helpers. Generally referrals are reliable in terms of character and performance of domestic helpers to be hired, but there can never be a complete guarantee of the helpers' character because each individual is different.

The mission of the traditional agencies comes in. Traditional agencies are responsible in looking for the right domestic helper you want. The employer sets the requirements for domestic helper while the agencies look for the perfect, or even closer, match. The agencies are doing the preliminary screening and evaluation after which they prepare the necessary documentation before the employer hires the domestic helper. This is a convenient way of looking for competent and qualified domestic helpers.

With the fast changing technology, online domestic helper websites in Hong Kong is becoming a trend. Such websites provide profiles, photos and other personal details of the domestic helpers willing to work for you. And based on the database available, thousands of qualifications can match your requirements, and there is always an option to do advance searching. This function enables thorough screening on the part of the employer until you find the one you are looking for.

A forum is also a very helpful site available through the internet. Exchange of comprehensive information is done by employers and domestic helpers in the hope of finding what they are looking for.

On the other hand, a passive form of posting advertisements is through bulletin boards in public areas and establishments like in Park N' Shop and Wellcome superstores. There are popular spots where domestic helpers regularly check for job postings, and some maids even form an organization for regular access of new job requirements.

The church congregation is also another reliable organization which can help in finding a domestic helper. The group welcomes every one from different walks of life including many domestic helpers. Friendly interaction with its members can lead you to the right person you are looking for, especially if you prefer to hire a domestic helper with the same religion.

Living in a big residential building makes it easy for you to find domestic helpers. All you have to do is post your requirements in your building's bulletin board and for sure application letters will be coming in.