MB here. Jeans would only bother me if they were torn/highly distressed or so low that it would be impossible to play on the floor without showing too much skin. Never show up in something you wouldn't wear on the job.

A suit would make a positive impression but I think it would only work because you would be coming from your earlier job. GL!

I always wear dark wash jeans, nice flats, and a sweater or blouse. No perfume, simple makeup, and kid appropriate jewelry (basically just studs)

Jeans are tacky. I would never hire someone who showed up in jeans. Business casual would be a good choice.

I always wear jeans as well - nice ones in a dark wash

I'm sorry but I think a suit is a little bit overboard. Unless you are interviewing for a very high end family, I would not wear a suit. I always wear jeans, a nice shirt and flats. Most times in an interview, they have you interact with the kids. Are you really going to feel comfortable getting down on the floor and playing with the kids in a suit? If you really want to be more dressed up, wear some nice khaki pants and a nice top...please just don't wear a suit.

You can do either or.

If you do A)., then simply casually state that you are on your way home from work and that you didn't have time to change.

If you do B). then by all means, you can wear something casual, just don't wear anything suggestive or too casual. No halter tops, daisy dukes or tube tops.

MB here. I don't think a suit is necessary for an interview for a nanny position, however I certainly don't think it would hurt. And I don't think it hurts to err on the more formal/professional side for an interview (especially when it seems likely it will be just with the parents, not an on the job kind of interview where you'd be interacting w/ the kids).

But don't worry about it too much - if you're in the suit just explain why.

I'd tweak the suit--maybe ditch the jacket, and switch your heels out for flats. Presumably the family will know that you have this job.

No jeans for interviews? Skirts and blouses and suits? I guess that's why I'm not making the "big bucks" -- oh wait, I make $20 an hour, plus overtime.

OP a suit seems so over the top! How will you properly play with kids in a suit? Are the children infants or older kids?

Anonymous wrote:Ignore PP, don't wear jeans to an interview. It's not about what you'll be wearing on the job. You need to present yourself professionally. The suit is fine, but a nice blouse with a skirt or slacks is fine too

I agree with never wearing jeans to an interview.

Ignore PP, don't wear jeans to an interview. It's not about what you'll be wearing on the job. You need to present yourself professionally. The suit is fine, but a nice blouse with a skirt or slacks is fine too

Why do you want to become a nanny instead of an office worker?

If you have a different day job in another field it's totally fine to wear your business suit. Maybe take off the jacket, and instead of a blouse wear a fitted tee , flats instead of heels, etc.

Anonymous wrote:I only have two choices for a nanny interview happening after work on Tuesday.

1) Wear the suit that I wore to work
2) Bring a change of clothes and wear
something less formal.

Any advice?

Bring a change of clothes. I have always worn justa nice pair of pants (or jeans) and a sweater. You are going to be running around with kids all day, potentially, show the parents that you are up to the task!

I only have two choices for a nanny interview happening after work on Tuesday.

1) Wear the suit that I wore to work
2) Bring a change of clothes and wear
something less formal.

Any advice?