When you make a shortlist of prospective nannies, next step would be calling them for an interview. Making a list of questions and important points that you want to ask from each nanny will be very helpful at the interview.
You can categorize your questions in to sections such as nanny's Experience, Qualifications, Philosophy about Child caring, Daily routines, On being a nanny, On dealing with children, Salary etc. You should make clear in those categories. Under the experience section you can ask how long you been been a nanny? Have you taken care same age kids as my kids before? Where you have worked before? etc. About qualifications – Did you had any formal childcare training or education? Do you have training in first-aid and CPR? Here you should ask for proofs. Next category is Philosophy about child caring - You should know why this person become a nanny. Why this candidate is looking for a new position. Under the category of daily routine, ask your candidate to describe how they plan to care you child? On being a nanny – Ask about her expectations on her ideal family/employer. On dealing with children – How you plan to keep my child happy? How you intend to discipline children? Salary – Ask for the nanny's expectation on salary.
At the interview find out the nanny who is matching with your needs. Maybe you want your nanny to pick your children after school, so therefore check her driving license etc. Ask about her future plans and discuss availability on short notice. At the end of the interview give her chance to ask questions about the position.
If you have any specific areas you like to address at the interview, prepare questions for that as well. Be clear and specific. You do not want sound hard but be professional. Because you are in a process of that choosing a nanny for your child, do not hesitate to ask questions on issues that are not clear. Even if the questions are tough.
You can categorize your questions in to sections such as nanny's Experience, Qualifications, Philosophy about Child caring, Daily routines, On being a nanny, On dealing with children, Salary etc. You should make clear in those categories. Under the experience section you can ask how long you been been a nanny? Have you taken care same age kids as my kids before? Where you have worked before? etc. About qualifications – Did you had any formal childcare training or education? Do you have training in first-aid and CPR? Here you should ask for proofs. Next category is Philosophy about child caring - You should know why this person become a nanny. Why this candidate is looking for a new position. Under the category of daily routine, ask your candidate to describe how they plan to care you child? On being a nanny – Ask about her expectations on her ideal family/employer. On dealing with children – How you plan to keep my child happy? How you intend to discipline children? Salary – Ask for the nanny's expectation on salary.
At the interview find out the nanny who is matching with your needs. Maybe you want your nanny to pick your children after school, so therefore check her driving license etc. Ask about her future plans and discuss availability on short notice. At the end of the interview give her chance to ask questions about the position.
If you have any specific areas you like to address at the interview, prepare questions for that as well. Be clear and specific. You do not want sound hard but be professional. Because you are in a process of that choosing a nanny for your child, do not hesitate to ask questions on issues that are not clear. Even if the questions are tough.
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