Suggestions for Nanny Interview questions?
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Anonymous
| We are hiring our first nanny for a full time nanny share with two infants. What questions should we be asking the nannies who we interview? Any other advice on the selection process? |
Anonymous
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Funny story to share....
I had a mb once ask me if I'd like to know why she wanted me over the candidates, even though my fees were double. Well, I had never considered that question before. She told me I was the only one who told her what I'd be doing all day with her soon-to-be-born child. All the other "nannies" replied, "whatever you want". So, you need to first determine what kind of nanny you're hoping for. |
Anonymous
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In no particular order...
1) Does she have experience with multiple infants? (I would advise finding a nanny who does) 2) What was the most challenging aspect of caring for multiple infants? 3) Is she comfortable with cry-it-out/attachment parenting/whatever form of sleep training/routine you expect her to use? What has she found works best in the past, when getting infants to sleep? Also explain to her how you expect her to manage sleep in particular (if one of you is attachment and the other is CIO and the crying baby might keep waking up the other baby, etc. etc.) so she has a clear understanding. 4) What does she think is the most important element to the employer-nanny relationship? (communication!) 5) Is she comfortable keeping a log/giving you a verbal report at the end of the day? Assure her that you will not ask her to stay past her scheduled time. (i.e. if her hours are 8am-6pm, and you arrive home at 6, she will leave you a written report, not be asked to stay for 10 minutes to give one orally - if you want a verbal check-in/summary, make sure you build that into her hours) 6) What sorts of activities will she be looking forward to doing once the babies are a bit older? (some nannies are infant-focused and won't be equipped to care for two toddlers, won't have the energy or initiative to get them to story time or gymboree, and it's better to know now if this is someone your children can grow with or someone they will grow out of) 7) How has she handled conflict with employers in former nanny positions? 8) How long does she see herself in this specific job? As a nanny? What are her long-term goals? 9) Does she have (or is she willing to get) the vaccines you require? (TDaP, flu shot, etc.) 10) Has she been a part of a nanny share before? How has she, or will she, handle the different issues that might arise (Family #1 didn't pay her this week, Family #2 is taking a vacation at a different time from Family #1, etc.)? |
Anonymous
| ^^If one parent is into attachment parenting and the other CIO, please do not enter a share together. It is near impossible to do both methods effectively simultaneously! |
Anonymous
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pretty much everything you need to know...
http://www.babycenter.com/0_memorable-celebrity-baby-names-of-2012_10376601.bc?intcmp=promoslice_pgmg_pos8sbab |
Anonymous
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Ask her how she does things.....
Let her talk..... That's how things will pretty much be done. When you find someone you like and you can afford her, you might have a good match. |
Anonymous
| Find out from MB and DB what part of their parenting job feels like the hardest. |