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Childcare Resources for Sitters & Nannies |
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Winning Interview Tips for Nannies & Babysitters |
N&S Nannies and babysitters! Please use these winning interview tips to help you find a N&S job!
BE PREPARED!
- Take a folder with copies of your photo ID (e.g., Drivers License), your Police Check, References and a brief CV.
- Dress appropriately for the interview, in smart casual clothing.
- Allow plenty of time to get to the interview – particularly if relying on public transport.
- Arrive 5 minutes early for the interview, so you feel relaxed and prepared.
- Prepare some answers to questions that parents are likely to ask (see the list below!), so you will be confident.
- Prepare a list of questions you might like to ask the parents or child, to show that you are interested.
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BE YOURSELF!
- Be honest and open.
- On arrival make polite conversation before moving onto the interview questions.
- Parents are looking for someone who can fit into their home – so smile and be natural!
- When answering questions, keep it short, simple and stay on the topic.
- Make sure you include the child/ren during the interview - parents will want to see how you relate.
QUESTIONS THE PARENTS MAY ASK YOU:
- What is your current position (course, university, workplace).
- Tell me about your past experience of childcare (where, when, who).
- Do you have any special qualifications? (First Aid?)
- Why do you want to do babysitting or nannying?
- What are your interests and hobbies?
- How would you manage a specific issue (eg separation anxiety when parent leaves, resettling the baby to sleep)?
- Have you ever had an emergency situation and what did you do?
- What hours are you available?
- What is your hourly rate?
- Do you have a driver’s license and a car?
- Do you have a Police Check?
- Do you have references available?
Additional questions for nannies:
- What are the types of games you’d play with the child (specific to his/her age and interests)? See our resource on “Fun Crafts, Songs & Activities” for ideas!
- Give an example of how you have managed a particular childcare issue in the past.
- Why have you left previous jobs?
- Have you kept in touch with other families you have worked for?
QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO ASK THE PARENTS:
- What is the age of the child?
- Tell me about his/her personality.
- What are his/her likes and dislikes?
- Does he/she have a comfort toy &/or dummy?
- Would I be required to feed her/him? What types of food?
- If he/she is an infant – is the child bottle or breastfed? Will he/she take a bottle from me?
- Does he/she have any allergies?
- Does he/she have any special needs?
- Do you have a routine I should follow? (eg bedtime routine)
- If I need to resettle the child, what settling strategies do you use?
- Are there any other duties required, apart from childcare?
- What other childcare have you used? (for nannies)
- How has your child adjusted to this care? (for nannies)
- How would you like to transition your child into my care? (for nannies)
- What hours would you like me to work? Daytime / evening / frequency and duration?
- My minimum hourly rate is $x.
GOOD LUCK! |
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