5 Great Nanny Interview Questions
If you’re hiring a nanny, you should conduct thorough interviews of the top applicants. The interview should be in-person, and should last approximately one hour per applicant. It’s usually best to conduct the interview in your home, and don’t have your children present as they could be a distraction.
Before starting an interview, review the nanny’s job application and resume, highlighting items to explore. In addition, bring a list of questions to the interview and take notes as the nanny speaks. In writing your list of questions, consider adding these five great ones:
1. What’s your favorite thing about being a nanny?
A great job applicant will say that she loves caring for kids. A poor applicant, on the other hand, will say that she simpy needs a paycheck.
2. Have you ever been fired from or quit a nanny job?
This question can help weed out problem applicants, or nannies who might quit without a good reason. Ask related questions about the nanny’s other job experience, particularly working with children.
3. What would be your perfect day with my child?
If your nanny has experience with childhood education, she should know age-appropriate activities and answer this question accordingly. This question also helps show if a potential nanny is creative or not.
4. Do you smoke, drink, or use illegal drugs?
Your children’s safety is paramount, and you need to make sure not to hire someone who could put their well being at risk. If someone is evasive in answering this quesiton, they may not be telling the truth.
5. Will you sign Form I-9?
Legally, you need to hire someone who is authorized to work in the United States. Otherwise you could be fined by the government, and you may be putting your children at risk. To ensure someone is legally allowed to work in the U.S., have them complete U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9.
In conclusion, add these five great nanny interview questions to your list, and you’ll learn a great deal about nanny job applicants. You’ll be happier in the long run, and so will your children.
February 10, 2012 at 7:20 pm Comments (0)