How can I be more successful on care.com?
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Anonymous
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I'm looking for a job out of state (Maryland to New York) and have been job hunting to a job on Care.com and would like to know how I can approve my profile to attract more familes? is it worth it to upgrade my membership? Also every time I try to post pictures they always never approve them. My redpferences are on there but I don't think they ever contacted them.
I've posted a link to my profile below. I would really like some honest opinions on how to attract more jobs. Everytime I post on here I get no responses. https://www.care.com/my-account-main-p1039-q44.html |
Anonymous
| If you want my honest opinion, care sucks. Period. You'd get MUCH better jobs through an agency. |
Anonymous
| I honestly would do an agency but I won't have my license until next year this time. Most of the agency's require a license. |
Anonymous
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Why doesn't Care accept any of your photos? Are they too racy?
When considering posting a picture on a childcare website, I highly recommend one w/either you and another young child or one w/you and a pet. Make sure you are smiling and do not show any cleavage, tattoos and wild hair colors. I am not sure if paying more to be higher up on the search forums is truly worth it. I have never spent a dime on any of the childcare websites. Usually if a parent is interested in me, they offer to pay for my background and driving record check. I have to agree w/the other posters. Care is not very good. For your situation, it would be better to contact a professional nanny agency in the area you are going to locate to. I have met many flaky families on Care.com. |
Anonymous
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Well how much are you asking for? If you're one of those nannies who ask for triple min wage then many parents will look for less expensive care.. Sucks but true!
But yeah, I've heard alot of complaints about care.com however, I haven't used it and I don't no how many people complain since thousands use it. Alot of agencies aren't any better so I don't know. |
Anonymous
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Care has been great for me. I have met 20+ plus families over the last four years and received great feedback. I don't have an updated membership and I have NO picture on my profile. I prefer not to be judged by how I look before I can get a chance to even meet with a family.
I clicked on the link and can't see the profile, but what has worked for me I believe: -CPR/First Aid certified - Background check on file -Positive feedback -Hourly rate that is average market rate for the area -Available on short notice, evenings, weekends |
Anonymous
| How can I get my familes to write reviews for me... |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
| I've been using care.com for years and have found many great jobs. I always post a professional photo. In addition to that, I paid the $8-10 for the background check. In your profile, be clear with what you are looking for and why you are a nanny. My profile screams how passionate I am about working with children. You don't need an upgraded profile. How much experience do you have? What rates are you asking for in NY? I have 10+ years experience and get paid $18-20 an hour in a major city on the east coast. Good luck. |
Anonymous
Ask them 
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Anonymous
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MB here. You have to have a photo. I have interviewed someone once without a photo who sounded fabulous and had a brand new profile, but without a photo, it just feels weird, like either you aren't willing to put in the effort, or you have some reason to remain anonymous. I put our kids' pics on our profile, and I want to see you, too.
Also, while I always run my own background check, I do appreciate what it says about the nannies who have paid for the basic one. Finally, how are you explaining your availability for interviews? People may feel like you're too far away to interview unless you're at the top of their list. |
Anonymous
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I'm not sure how to link my profile on here but this is what I wrote for my bio
"Hi Families, I'm a 23-year-old female college student who has had a passion for working with children since i was 14. I'm looking to relocate to the NYC around the beginning of June (flexible) and I'm hoping to find a job doing what I love which is working with children and there families. I'm currently in school part studying pediatric nursing. I knew this was what I wanted to do since 2nd grade. I have 8 years of nanny/babysitting experience with children from newborn old to 13 year of age. I have worked at a home day care center watching children ages newborn to 14 years of age. Also I have worked as a live out nanny. I have certification in First-Aid, CPR/AED and also I am trained for Infant SIDS. With me your baby will do things such as reading books, tummy time and motor skills, developing a sleep schedule, working on crawling and walking, singing songs together, ABC's, taking walks, bathing, feeding, clothing, and preparing bottles. With other children I love doing things with children such as going to parks/playgrounds, going to and hosting play dates talking and, baking cookies, reading, writing, play dates and etc. My goal as a nanny is to devlop a kind and loving relationship with every child I care for and their familes and to encourage them to become whatever the want to be just like my second grade teacher did. I am mature, reliable with a positive attitude and a great personality, and also excellent references. I love to interact with children and do not believe in sitting them in front of the TV. I'm also open to a nanny share. I absolutely love children, meeting new people and I am very patient." |
Anonymous
| Are you replying to parents' ads? Because IME there just aren't a lot of families hunting through the nannies profiles, not when they can just post an ad and have everyone come to them. So replying to their ads with a well edited cover letter and having a thorough profile for them to look at if they wish can go a long way. |
Anonymous
| You have lots of spelling and grammar errors, missing words etc which is a turn off. Also, it's just way too long. Chop it in half and get rid of the whole second paragragh. It doesn't add anything. None of the things you list are special...it's all stuff you should be expected to do. |
Anonymous
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I remember you, OP. why can't you get your license until next year?
Are you contacting families, or waiting for them to message you? You need to be proactive. |