Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's good! I'd add in specifics about activities you do and behaviors you have worked on. I'd also include more details on your experience. Like:

I've potty trained 5 kids, including a set of twins.
I have worked with 4 special needs children and have experience with Aspergers, children with developmental delays and understand how to work with both the children and the outside resources that are needed.
I enjoy playing patty-cake, make believe and legos.

Etc.

Thanks. Care.com has a word limit so I can only add so much.

Take out all the fluff and extraneous words that you have now.

This reads like 1000 other ads. You need to make yourself standout

It is really Basic. I'm sure if I went online I could find 20 nanny profiles that read like this. You need to do something in your profile that makes you stick out from all the other Nannies with experience who "blah blah blah".

It just seems so generic.

How about this.


Hi! I have devoted 9 years to caring for children, including those born premature and with special needs. I have worked with children from 6-weeks- od through 3-years-od. I have potty trained twins, created schedules, napped trained, and made homemade baby food.

I don't't believe in TV as a use of entertainment. I work on achieving developmental milestones and reading. I engage kids daily in both indoor (tummy time, reading, etc.) and outdoor activities (classes, walks, etc.) I am adapted to various styles of child rearing and am happy to work with parents to meet their needs. My goal for your child is both to foster their development and education as well as build a trusting bond. I’m adept at handling miscellaneous tasks and I try to go above and beyond my tasks to provide the best service for each family.

I am seeking a long-term position with a family who values open communication and mutual respect!

I think over all its good. I agree that the # of families doesn't help, the # of years of experience and the range do. LEad with the best stuff, so cut the # of families out. Don't use negatives - I agree not using TV is good, but it's not a good paragraph lead. TAlk about what you will do as lead of that paragraph

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I take out the 7 families with 8 kids as it would be a red flag to me that you switched families every year in less you were just taking short term knowing kids were going to day care.

I would agree with this one, remember people seeking nannies can get over 20 apps a day so your first line is the most important. You want to grab attention, make it about the job you would do for their family, " my goal is to make your home life easier." Your last sentence may also sound a bit passive aggressive, again remember don't make it about you.

Good luck

I like this. And I agree about the passive aggressive.

I disagree. That might be more appropriate for a household manager. You don't want to be a doormat, OP. Healthy boundaries are a good thing.

Thanks though! I've been a nanny for 9 years.

I have had one 2.5yr positions, 3 1 year, one that ended at 7 months due to them moving, and two short-terms ( 11 and 2 months). Positions ended out if my control, except I left one.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I take out the 7 families with 8 kids as it would be a red flag to me that you switched families every year in less you were just taking short term knowing kids were going to day care.

I would agree with this one, remember people seeking nannies can get over 20 apps a day so your first line is the most important. You want to grab attention, make it about the job you would do for their family, " my goal is to make your home life easier." Your last sentence may also sound a bit passive aggressive, again remember don't make it about you.

Good luck

I like this. And I agree about the passive aggressive.

Anonymous wrote:I take out the 7 families with 8 kids as it would be a red flag to me that you switched families every year in less you were just taking short term knowing kids were going to day care.

I would agree with this one, remember people seeking nannies can get over 20 apps a day so your first line is the most important. You want to grab attention, make it about the job you would do for their family, " my goal is to make your home life easier." Your last sentence may also sound a bit passive aggressive, again remember don't make it about you.

Good luck

Here's a pared-down version. Gives you more room.

Hi! I have devoted 8 years to caring for children, including those born premature and with special needs. I have worked with children (7 families, 8 babies) from 6 weeks - 3 years, including twins.

I work on achieving developmental milestones and reading. I engage kids daily in both indoor (tummy time, singing, etc.) and outdoor activities (classes, walks, etc.) I am adapted to various styles of child rearing and am happy to work with parents to meet their needs. My goal for your child is both to foster their development and education as well as build a trusting bond. I’m adept at handling miscellaneous tasks and I try to go above and beyond my tasks to provide the best service for each family.

I take out the 7 families with 8 kids as it would be a red flag to me that you switched families every year in less you were just taking short term knowing kids were going to day care.

Anonymous wrote:I think it's good! I'd add in specifics about activities you do and behaviors you have worked on. I'd also include more details on your experience. Like:

I've potty trained 5 kids, including a set of twins.
I have worked with 4 special needs children and have experience with Aspergers, children with developmental delays and understand how to work with both the children and the outside resources that are needed.
I enjoy playing patty-cake, make believe and legos.

Etc.

Thanks. Care.com has a word limit so I can only add so much.

I think it's good! I'd add in specifics about activities you do and behaviors you have worked on. I'd also include more details on your experience. Like:

I've potty trained 5 kids, including a set of twins.
I have worked with 4 special needs children and have experience with Aspergers, children with developmental delays and understand how to work with both the children and the outside resources that are needed.
I enjoy playing patty-cake, make believe and legos.

Etc.

I am on care.com. I am not getting as much responses as I use to. Critique my profile ad.


Hi! I have devoted 8 years to caring for children, some of which were premature and special needs. I have worked with children (7 families, 8 babies) from 6 weeks - 3 years of age, including twins.

I a a nanny who doesn't use TV as a form of entertainment. In addition to working on achieving developmental milestones and reading, various indoor (tummy time, singing, etc.) and outdoor activities (classes, walks, etc.) will be a frequent part of our days. My experience caring for many children has given me the chance to adapt to various styles of child rearing. I recognize the importance of fostering a child's development and education and building a trusting bond. A great nanny not only provides good childcare, but she handles miscellaneous tasks in order to help maximize family time. I try to go above and beyond my tasks to provide the best service for each family.

I am seeking a long-term position with a family who values open communication and mutual respect!

Be honest and et me know what improvements I can make to make myself more desirable.