I just hired a nanny and very few candidates had resumes to provide. Those that did really stood out.

One nanny brought not only her resume but samples of daily tracking logs she'd used in the past, copies of her CPR certifications, references, etc... Her professionalism really stood out.

I hadn't actually thought about it, but all of the nannies that I've hired have brought a resume and many of the others that I interviewed did not. In our last search, the one who brought a folder with resume and reference letters from her past few jobs (a couple of which were long term positions) clearly stood out as much more professional than the other candidates that we'd interviewed and we have been very happy with her.

Anonymous wrote:I come with a portfolio filled with my resume, various letters of recommendation, background check, DMV record, CPR/First Aid certifications and my business card.
If I am interested in the job, I leave a copy for them.
Most parents are pretty blown away and say that it is very uncommon among the candidates they have interviewed.

MB here. Our nanny brought a portfolio as well. Hers also included some activity plans she created, which were not necessary, but very helpful.

All of our nanny candidates brought at least a resume and proof of certifications. I would not have hired a nanny who came with nothing.

I would only bring one if the family requested it.

If during the phone interview they don't mention it, I would ask them perhaps.

Yet, I have had many jobs and not included a resume. However, families DO like to see CPR/First Aid certification as well as proof of flu shot and the like.

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. I don't think it has made any difference whatsoever for me. I've gotten several jobs without bringing and have not gotten several when I did. I tried the portfolio thing but it feels awkward and clumsy to me and I felt like I was boring people and wasting time. I think it's better to email the important things (like a resume)before you meet and then let your personality shine through in the interview because ultimately that's what matters.

I do.

I always bring a resume, along with copies of my certifications, any written letters of reference, and a contact sheet for my phone references - although I don't give that to them until the end if it seems like we might be a good fit.

I didn't until more recently...let's see the last job I had before bringing a resume with me lasted three years, so, as of 4 years ago I was going to interviews without one. But, when my charge entered full time preschool in January and I applied for other positions, I did revamp my resume (including letters of recommendation, certifications, etc), and brought it to my interviews. I'm sure I always will in the future (though hopefully not for a couple more years at least).

I bring my resume and references letters along with a copy of my cpr certification. I don't bring my references contact info because what if I don't want the job. I typically wait for them to ask for my references.

I never have but I probably should. When my current charge ages out from needing nanny care, I will definitely write a resume. It is the professional thing to do.

I come with a portfolio filled with my resume, various letters of recommendation, background check, DMV record, CPR/First Aid certifications and my business card.
If I am interested in the job, I leave a copy for them.
Most parents are pretty blown away and say that it is very uncommon among the candidates they have interviewed.

I'm somewhat new the nanny field and have compiled a resume, references, and proof of certification. One MB was surprised and said I was the only one out of 8 other candidates to provide a resume. Is it really all that uncommon.

This is not a humble grab. Also, what else do you include besides the things I mentioned above?