Anonymous
07/17/2014 12:47
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
Anonymous wrote:I can't believe this is a real post..I have worked with many families and I always wear jeans, shorts, t-shirts, dresses and during the winter a nice sweater.. I work with babies/kids for crying out!
What do they pay you?
Anonymous
07/17/2014 12:43
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
I can't believe this is a real post..I have worked with many families and I always wear jeans, shorts, t-shirts, dresses and during the winter a nice sweater.. I work with babies/kids for crying out!
Anonymous
07/17/2014 10:44
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
For interviews I wear skinny, black ankle "slacks" from express, a crew cut tank top with a cardigan, and ballet flats. Minimum jewelry, usually stud earrings and a watch. My hair is clean, blown out, and if it's long then its pulled back. Minimum make up, no perfume, but I almost always have my nails painted a fun color (coral, hot pink, blue). I'm comfortable, look professional, and can still interact with the kids.
Anonymous
07/17/2014 10:25
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
Anonymous wrote:I wear a nice pair of black skinny slacks (I guess you'd call it that), a bright-colored, conservative blouse with a jacket and flats. I limit jewelry to a small pair of diamond studs.
Makeup is professional and not overdone. I make sure my hair is in a neat bun or a professional-looking ponytail.
When I know I'll be interviewing, I make sure my nails are clean, filed and painted with a clear, shiny polish.
No perfume.
MB here and I love this advice. Especially the attention to things like nails and perfume. Really smart.
Anonymous
07/17/2014 10:23
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
I wear a nice pair of black skinny slacks (I guess you'd call it that), a bright-colored, conservative blouse with a jacket and flats. I limit jewelry to a small pair of diamond studs.
Makeup is professional and not overdone. I make sure my hair is in a neat bun or a professional-looking ponytail.
When I know I'll be interviewing, I make sure my nails are clean, filed and painted with a clear, shiny polish.
No perfume.
Makeup is professional and not overdone. I make sure my hair is in a neat bun or a professional-looking ponytail.
When I know I'll be interviewing, I make sure my nails are clean, filed and painted with a clear, shiny polish.
No perfume.
Anonymous
07/17/2014 09:23
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:MB here. I judge attire differently for a nanny position than I would for a workplace, so I think your plan is fine. I certainly wouldn't expect a blazer. It depends a bit on where you are interviewing also. If you'll be coming to my house, meeting kid(s) etc... then I think a little more casual is fine. If you're meeting at a Starbucks or something then ramping it up a bit to a casual skirt and nice top isn't a bad idea - especially if you want to be perceived as an experienced, high end, professional nanny.
What counts most of all is tidiness, cleanliness, well fitting clothing, and appropriately covered up (no significant cleavage, thigh, midriff, etc...)
My kids won't have any idea about your attire, but if I invite you to my house to meet them you should wear something you could comfortably sit cross-legged on the floor in.
Good luck!
I mostly agree, except I would never expect a professional nanny to get cross-legged on the floor at a first interview. A sitter, however, yes.
Seriously? That's pretty hilarious. If you're too professional to get down on the floor with my kids when interviewing for a job then I want a sitter.
Anonymous
07/17/2014 09:11
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:MB here. I judge attire differently for a nanny position than I would for a workplace, so I think your plan is fine. I certainly wouldn't expect a blazer. It depends a bit on where you are interviewing also. If you'll be coming to my house, meeting kid(s) etc... then I think a little more casual is fine. If you're meeting at a Starbucks or something then ramping it up a bit to a casual skirt and nice top isn't a bad idea - especially if you want to be perceived as an experienced, high end, professional nanny.
What counts most of all is tidiness, cleanliness, well fitting clothing, and appropriately covered up (no significant cleavage, thigh, midriff, etc...)
My kids won't have any idea about your attire, but if I invite you to my house to meet them you should wear something you could comfortably sit cross-legged on the floor in.
Good luck!
I mostly agree, except I would never expect a professional nanny to get cross-legged on the floor at a first interview. A sitter, however, yes.
I disagree, I ALWAYS interact with the children during the interview even if it requires me to sit on the floor.
Anonymous
07/17/2014 09:09
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
Anonymous wrote:MB here. I judge attire differently for a nanny position than I would for a workplace, so I think your plan is fine. I certainly wouldn't expect a blazer. It depends a bit on where you are interviewing also. If you'll be coming to my house, meeting kid(s) etc... then I think a little more casual is fine. If you're meeting at a Starbucks or something then ramping it up a bit to a casual skirt and nice top isn't a bad idea - especially if you want to be perceived as an experienced, high end, professional nanny.
What counts most of all is tidiness, cleanliness, well fitting clothing, and appropriately covered up (no significant cleavage, thigh, midriff, etc...)
My kids won't have any idea about your attire, but if I invite you to my house to meet them you should wear something you could comfortably sit cross-legged on the floor in.
Good luck!
I mostly agree, except I would never expect a professional nanny to get cross-legged on the floor at a first interview. A sitter, however, yes.
Anonymous
07/17/2014 09:03
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
MB here. I judge attire differently for a nanny position than I would for a workplace, so I think your plan is fine. I certainly wouldn't expect a blazer. It depends a bit on where you are interviewing also. If you'll be coming to my house, meeting kid(s) etc... then I think a little more casual is fine. If you're meeting at a Starbucks or something then ramping it up a bit to a casual skirt and nice top isn't a bad idea - especially if you want to be perceived as an experienced, high end, professional nanny.
What counts most of all is tidiness, cleanliness, well fitting clothing, and appropriately covered up (no significant cleavage, thigh, midriff, etc...)
My kids won't have any idea about your attire, but if I invite you to my house to meet them you should wear something you could comfortably sit cross-legged on the floor in.
Good luck!
What counts most of all is tidiness, cleanliness, well fitting clothing, and appropriately covered up (no significant cleavage, thigh, midriff, etc...)
My kids won't have any idea about your attire, but if I invite you to my house to meet them you should wear something you could comfortably sit cross-legged on the floor in.
Good luck!
Anonymous
07/17/2014 08:21
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
OP, your normal interview attire is way too casual. No jeans. Nice pants or skirt. I think pps "if you'd wear it to church" is spot on. No kid is going to beg that their parent not hire a nanny who interviewed in a skirt. 
Anonymous
07/17/2014 08:19
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
Is this a real post?
Anonymous
07/17/2014 08:19
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
skirt or nice slacks; shirt that is not at all skimpy/low cut but is nice.
If you could wear it to church, it's the right level of niceness. except no blazer - that's just too much for a non-office job.
If you could wear it to church, it's the right level of niceness. except no blazer - that's just too much for a non-office job.
Anonymous
07/17/2014 07:36
Subject: Re:What to Wear to an Interivew
I wear a casual skirt, top and nice sweater. It's an interview not a "job tryout". Children don't look at your clothing and think "not fun" or "stuffy". To a kid, you can play in a prom dress.
Anonymous
07/17/2014 07:31
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
Wear a below the knee skirt. You're a teacher, not a big sis playmate.
Anonymous
07/17/2014 07:15
Subject: What to Wear to an Interivew
What's your opinion of appropriate attire for an interview? I usually come casual, but well put together. I avoid jeans but might pick colored denim with a cute top, no sandals. I recently interview with an agency who suggested that I wear a skirt, a button up top, and a blazer. I'm sorry but if I were a child and some "nanny" came to my house dressed like that, I run away crying. I'd beg my parents not to pick her. I think it's important to look fun and inviting, not stuffy and as if you're trying too hard. Thoughts? I'd like MB's to weigh in too, what's a "no" for attire and what's good?