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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I certainly have no idea if this is the best system, but I will pick a few candidates, then e-mail them asking them to look at our famliy and see if they are interested in the position.  This last time around, many didn't even respond to that.  If I get an e-mail back, I will start asking a few questions by e-mail and (depending on how interested I am based on the application), will ask to skype several days away but keep up the e-mail in the meantime.  To me, skype goes a long way.  I know most of them are pretty nervous, but you can still see certain things about their demeanor and personality that you can't get over e-mail or phone.  It is time-consuming to skype, but we find it very valuable.

I'm not sure how I feel about having our current au pair interview. . . we haven't done that, although she has offered to e-mail with them if they have questions.  I guess I am worried about being left out of that part of the process.  I'm not completely sure what our au pair would say to a candidate--she's a nice girl but pretty reserved and stoic.  [/quote]

+1 I follow this almost to a tee. I select 2-3, email them with general info, see who responds (I've actually never have one not respond). Then email a list of questions I would like to discuss during the Skype conversation. I know they are nervous and the delay on Skype can sometimes be tough, so i think they questions help them out a bit. I also only select from spanish speaking countries and i don't speak Spanish, so it helps me out too. I Skype all candidates twice then decide.

I did not asked my former AP to connect with my candidates, although I have considered it. My decision not to was based more on the personality of the AP than anything else. I think my current AP would provide great, candid feedback to me and a candidate, so it is likely that I will involve her in the next selection. [/quote]

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