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Nanny interview questions -- a friend is interviewing a nanny today and I gave her my list, but what are important questions to ask?
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Nataly 5th Aug
Shelleen 10th Feb
First
of
all
my
biggest
suggestion
is
to
not
interview
the
Nanny
alone.
Have
a
friend
or
two
there
with
you.
It
is
always
good
to
get
more
than
one
person's
thoughts
and
impressions
about
a
person.
Or
maybe
even
your
spouse
or
significant
other.
Good
luck!
Kathy 7th Feb
How does she handle stress? And ask her to give examples. Has she ever had to take time off to deal with stress-related issues? This can give a window into emotional stability.
Victoria 6th Feb
Here
is
a
great
article
on
our
site
that
gives
advice
on
what
type
of
questions
to
ask:
http://www.workitmom.com/article-34
I thought it was useful and asked those questions when I was interviewing a nanny :)
momof2lovelies 6th Feb
I
think
there
are
people
that
are
good
at
telling
you
what
you
want
to
hear,
so
i
think
the
most
important
thing
to
do
is
spend
quality
time
with
your
nanny
before
she
starts.
My last Nanny and I worked together for 2 weeks before she started F/T alone with my son. I needed to feel in my gut that I was making the right decision. If that is not possible maybe your friends nanny can work with her for a weekend before she makes a final decision. I would definitely ask Social Security # Passport or Drives ID and make a copy References WHy did she leave her last job WHat did she like about her last job What didn't she like What were hours Does she consider herself to be flexible How does she handle stressful situations i.e. excessive crying or tantrums Is she CPR certified I spend a lot of time in the parks, local YMCA and see quite a bit. Not all bad but not all so great. I do have to say that I come across some excellent nannies. It is such a hard decision. I wish your friend the very best with her choice.
Diane 6th Feb
Okay,
here
are
a
couple
that
spring
to
mind:
What are her favorite kids' books? What are her favorite snacks to give to kids? I think the answers would reveal a lot about what kind of person the potential nanny is. But I guess the most important thing is for the mom to feel she connects with him/her and they are on the same wavelength re. values, etc. |
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