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[quote=Anonymous]Here's how I would answer these questions. I don't really know what answers would be "good" answers, I guess that's up to you to decide. What would be the perfect answer for one family wouldn't be for another.

1. Why did you become a nanny? Because I enjoy working with children and I like that fact that no two days are the same. I like to have variety in my work and nannying provides that for me.
2. What do you like about being a nanny? I like the variety and how no two days are the same. I like going out and doing fun activities and I enjoy watching the kids change and grow over time. I enjoy watching them discover something new for the first time.
3. What do you like about caring for children of infants? They're sweet and quiet. They do a lot of changing in a short amount of time. toddlers? They're starting to discover the world around them and it's fun to watch. Why did you choose this age? I'd probably give some BS answer about your child being my favorite age but the fact is I don't have a favorite age. I apply for jobs that fit my needs. I don't care that much about what ages the kids are. If your kids are small I'll say it's because you'll need me for a few years and I'll get to build  a relationship with the kids. If they're preschool aged I'll say it's because they're more portable and can go on fun outings and it will be fun to help them get ready for kindergarten.
4. What do like/dislike about being a nanny? like: the variety and change the work offers, being able to watch the kids grow an change over time, not having to account for every second of my day, being able to do things that will help the household run better and give the parents more time w/ their kids, being able to go out and about...walks around the neighborhood, trips to the library and zoo and things like that. don't like: kids who are sick and just want their mom but mom can't be there for them because she has a busy work day, anything related to the dishwasher (I hate unloading the dishwasher!) last minute cancellations w/o pay, parents who don't know what they want or are manipulative in a variety of ways. Of course I wouldn't tell you any of this during an interview. 
5. What kind of family are you looking for? One who is honest and straightforward with me and doesn't have a lot of hang ups and quirks.
6. What things do you do throughout the day with an infant( 3 months old). What about 6 months?, etc. Three month olds sleep and eat most of the day so that's generally what we'd be doing. 6 month olds would be spending more and more time on the floor playing and working on sitting, crawling etc. and would be introduced to solids. We'd be going for short walks around the neighborhood. They still tend to sleep a good bit so we wouldn't be going crazy with the outings.[/quote]

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