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[quote=nannydebsays]As a nanny, I love when parents actually write their own ads, and let some of their personality shine through. The rote ads are BS. If I see one more ad for newborn care asking that the nanny "loves to do arts and crafts, because we do too!" I may scream.

So, if parents have the time and inclination to write good ads, those ads will get noticed. The issue is that everyone in the universe will apply to whatever job is posted, whether they have the skill set you need or not.

I advise parents to screen by requesting applicants include answers to 3 simple questions in their response. Anyone who can't read/follow directions is then eliminated first. Then you screen for experience with your age group(s) of kid(s) and ability to write a decent response without text speak or smilies. THEN, you screen for location, especially if you are in a difficult city for traffic.

At that point, you should have a manageable number of candidates, so you might want to put a hold on your ad as you move through the next steps.

Then, respond to your (much smaller than it was originally) candidate pool with 3 more specific questions about the job you are offering. Repeat the screening process above, and then take the few remaining applicants and start phone screening. Move on to in-person meetings outside your home, **** then if anyone seems like a good bet, have them meet your kid(s) at your home.

****(If at this point no one is giving you a good feeling, you can re-boot your ad and start the process over.)

At this point, you have hopefully narrowed the field to 2 - 3 people, and have gotten started on background checks. Next, you can have them do trial days so that you can call references, make your final decision and make an offer.

It's a whole lot of work, but if you want to save agency fees, it can be possible to find a good nanny on care or other sites.[/quote]

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