The Babysitting Company may help you connect with the perfect family, but the family has the final say if you get the job or not. I found my Nanny job through TBC, but the mother (and even the kids) interviewed me and several other prospects before I was chosen. Check out these interviewing tips, to help you land that perfect job!
(Families- Use this blog to know what to base your interview on!)
The interview actually starts with the phone call. Right off the bat, the parent(s) will pay attention to your phone etiquette and manners. So, be polite and professional! Although you may be in your pajamas and have a face mask on, just pretend you are already on your interview and not talking to a friend!
After you schedule the “real” interview make sure you are 10-15 minutes early. Personally, I check on-line first to see how far the home is, leave 10 minutes for traffic, and leave an additional 10 minutes for getting lost (even with a GPS I still manage to get lost). If you are late for an interview, you might be late for work, and who wants someone working for them that is late?! You know what they say, arriving early is on time, and arriving on time is late!
When you walk into the house, shake hands with everyone you meet. Show respect by taking off your shoes, wash your hands (you’re with kids), ask where you should put your belongings and ask to sit if the interviewer does not tell you to have a seat first.
If you meet the kids when you are there, interact with them as you would at the job. The interviewer might purposely bring the kids in the room to see if they like you, so be cheerful, fun, and enthusiastic. Take clues from the parents and the children as to how you should act. If the children are shy and reserved, try to make them feel comfortable and engaged.
Make sure you are dressed in interview appropriate clothing. By dressing appropriate, you show you care and want the job. Also, first impressions are very important, and although we hate to admit it, first impressions are partially based on clothing attire, neatness and hygiene. Don't wear a lot of jewelry and limit the amount of scents or perfume that you are wearing.
When asked why you want this job, please don’t answer that you are desperate for
money. Talk about your passion and love for kids. Then back it up with experiences!
When leaving the interview, be sure to shake the interviewers hand again. It would even be a great idea to shake the little ones hands too! Tell them, “thank you for the interview; I am looking forward to hearing from you.” If you are feeling really prestigious, you can even write the family a follow up email stating that you are thankful for the interview!
Always,
Elyssa and TBC
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