Anonymous wrote:Huh? That's not how the real world works. You check revenues before offering a job. Why would someone interview and not want the job?

Most companies get basic information only: dates worked, job title and responsibilities, etc. Nothing that would cause a court case if a bad reference came back to the employee’s ears. Nanny references are much, much different, and the timing of reference checks reflects that. It also reflects that you are calling individuals during their family time, instead of one company contacting another company during business hours.

Anonymous wrote:If you’re interviewing for a job, and you don’t want your references checked because you’re not interested in the job, TELL THE EMPLOYER YOU’RE NOT INTERESTED.

Offering a job pending reference checks is a bad idea. It can be a good way to get sued unless the employer is very careful what they say.

I am interested if I give my reference letters. BIf t I’m also realistic enough to understand that my references are willing to weak to a finite number of families. If the position is high profile with an NDA, they get my reference list when I make the cut to the top 5, but without an NDA, they can have it when I’m the top candidate and they want to pursue the position.

I’ve never had a family have an issue with this if there weren’t other red flags as well.

Anonymous wrote:Huh? That's not how the real world works. You check revenues before offering a job. Why would someone interview and not want the job?

Most parents actually want excellent nannies, but can’t afford them. So just make sure you can afford the nanny’s hourly rate and benefits package.

Huh? That's not how the real world works. You check revenues before offering a job. Why would someone interview and not want the job?

It was the references that made me willing to give one person an offer over another. We told candidates if we planned to check refs. One person asked us not to because she wasn't interested so we didn't.

Anonymous wrote:If you’re interviewing for a job, and you don’t want your references checked because you’re not interested in the job, TELL THE EMPLOYER YOU’RE NOT INTERESTED.

Offering a job pending reference checks is a bad idea. It can be a good way to get sued unless the employer is very careful what they say.

Being offered the position pending reference check has always worked for me.

If you’re interviewing for a job, and you don’t want your references checked because you’re not interested in the job, TELL THE EMPLOYER YOU’RE NOT INTERESTED.

Offering a job pending reference checks is a bad idea. It can be a good way to get sued unless the employer is very careful what they say.

I offer my resume, reference letters and background check as soon as I decide that I’m interested in pursuing the family’s interest. I submit my reference list after they offer the position and I accept. I continue speaking with other families (and they’re welcome to continue speaking to other nannies) until we have a mutually agreeable contract.

I only give out my references after we meet and I am very interested in the job. I respect and value the people I’ve worked for and their time.

Anonymous wrote:I never give out my references until I have accepted the position (pending reference check of course). One of my former employers is very high profile and I respect her privacy and time.

+1. Same. Never give out your references until you have been offered the position and would accept it. References and background checks should only be done after the preliminary offer.

Anonymous wrote:Potential employers need to check references before they feel comfortable offering the job.

I disagree. You offer the position pending reference checks.

I never give out my references until I have accepted the position (pending reference check of course). One of my former employers is very high profile and I respect her privacy and time.

Anonymous wrote:Potential employers need to check references before they feel comfortable offering the job.

You should ask for reference letters when you meet with candidates. Call references after you both decide to pursue the possibility of employment.

Potential employers need to check references before they feel comfortable offering the job.

Former employers don’t want to be bothered if the nanny doesn’t even want your job. Please have a little consideration. Thank you.