When you contact someone on care.com, get someone to proofread your messages. Im not hiring someone to watch my "babby."

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Get cpr/aed and first aid/safety certificate as well

Thanks for all helpful advices.

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Anonymous wrote:I assume you have education and experience, OP. Make sure you have completed the day-long CPR class at the Red Cross and have the certificate. Also make sure you have documentation on your tDAP, measles and flu vaccinations. And make sure your list of references is up to date. Have a professional resume.

Write a great profile on Care.com and include a good photo of yourself. Start answering ads close to your house first and expand outward. Limit to new postings and write a good cover email.

OR sign up with an agency.

You know red cross offers part online, part in person training? That option is better, that way you don't have to sit in a classroom all day, especially if you've already had the training. However, if it's your first time then you should do the full training in person. The online takes about 2 hours and hands on was 1.5 hours. Just FYI!

In my state, the day long CPR/First Aid certificate is required for all preschool teacher, daycare workers and owners. It looks good for a nanny to have it as well.

Anonymous wrote:I assume you have education and experience, OP. Make sure you have completed the day-long CPR class at the Red Cross and have the certificate. Also make sure you have documentation on your tDAP, measles and flu vaccinations. And make sure your list of references is up to date. Have a professional resume.

Write a great profile on Care.com and include a good photo of yourself. Start answering ads close to your house first and expand outward. Limit to new postings and write a good cover email.

OR sign up with an agency.

You know red cross offers part online, part in person training? That option is better, that way you don't have to sit in a classroom all day, especially if you've already had the training. However, if it's your first time then you should do the full training in person. The online takes about 2 hours and hands on was 1.5 hours. Just FYI!

Care is pretty good. I found that a great profile that includes good/professional pictures of yourself (if you can include 1 or 2 with children- parents permission of course), and a good description of yourself and experience that goes a long way. Also, try to get families or former co-workers to submit reviews. I've landed 3 nanny jobs on care and tons of babysitting opportunities.

I've heard mixed things about agencies. I have applied online and then they call to speak with you before moving forward. If you miss their call and try to get in touch with them it's almost impossible. it doesn't hurt to try.

I assume you have education and experience, OP. Make sure you have completed the day-long CPR class at the Red Cross and have the certificate. Also make sure you have documentation on your tDAP, measles and flu vaccinations. And make sure your list of references is up to date. Have a professional resume.

Write a great profile on Care.com and include a good photo of yourself. Start answering ads close to your house first and expand outward. Limit to new postings and write a good cover email.

OR sign up with an agency.

Hi ,
I am interested to know what is the best ways to find Nanny jobs?
Thanks in advance