Anonymous
09/24/2022 15:48
Subject: Re:Interview questions
Anonymous wrote:This is OP! Here what I thought but believe me each family is different and I had an interview with similar questions before and I never got hired.
1: For me the best discipline is positive and respectful discipline because children are humans. We need to respect them as well as giving them options. Also, teaching them actions result to consequences. It’s not always the best options for some parents but I follow the family parenting style.
2: Explain to the child how important washing hands is: avoid to be sick etc… But, making fun song, abc’s, or counting
3: distract the child but only telling him that the parents are busy now and as soon as they’re done they will come to see him/her. Hugging parents help too. Asking the child to go upstairs and do something they like: reading, coloring, painting or stickers
4: It’s important to do indépendant play to encourage them to love their own company. To explore their environment to develop problems solving
5: Let the grands parents be grands parents but I would stay around and watch them. However, I will follow my routine and schedule. But, I always would ask parents what are the boundaries.
My last answer about challenge was traveling because I worked for a high profile family one and it was lot of packing and unpacking each week with 10 suitcases each travel. I found it challenging but I did my best because it was my job and I always do what I have to do. I thought it was good say my experiences but I haven’t criticized the family. I wasn’t hired. Anyway from the grand parents answer, family though when parents are around, I need to follow grands parents wishes. So, I’m so confused about my answers. In my opinion, each family and their needs are different. Families should write their expectations and do a trial of how Nannie’s exchanged with the children, then make a decision. I really don’t believe of verbal exchanges and decide which Nannie’s are goods. It’s not a corporate jobs or a maths that ensure 1+1=2 We are Human and the vibe, the energy of the people and the personality of the Nannie’s or children depend of the fit. Just saying!
Thank you all
The family wants to know what YOU think, because when they aren't there and you haven't talked through a specific scenario, you will default to what YOU think should be done.
Anonymous
08/27/2022 12:03
Subject: Re:Interview questions
Take it easy Op. As PP said.. some parents ask some silly questions and others don't have any idea and how interview a nanny. Their big mistake they sometimes do, they prefer going with the candidate who just to give the responses of what they wanted to hear; even those are not right based of your experience, they decide to go and offer the position to someone this candidate and no to you.
I know some cases where families are not completely happy with these nannies, after they hired and when they see them already in action.
Listen, I met a nice family a couple of weeks ago and I felt, we really it up in the interview; both ways. They told me I was her top candidate. Everything was great. Days later, I was told they decided to go for somebody else. Around 2 weeks later; I was contacted again for this family; offering me the position and telling me that unfortunately the Nanny they have hired was not what they expected; when they see her working already and telling me they made a mistake for not offering the position to me first and wanted me to start right away.
You know what happened. I kindly said: "No, thank you". A I prefer to go with a Family who really value me, respect me and trust me the very beginning; after meeting me. Honestly, I don't like to be like a "second plate or an second option" for a family. I felt very happy after have declined this position.
I'm currently looking for my new nanny position; but I know something great will come to me soon. Good luck and be patient.
I know some cases where families are not completely happy with these nannies, after they hired and when they see them already in action.
Listen, I met a nice family a couple of weeks ago and I felt, we really it up in the interview; both ways. They told me I was her top candidate. Everything was great. Days later, I was told they decided to go for somebody else. Around 2 weeks later; I was contacted again for this family; offering me the position and telling me that unfortunately the Nanny they have hired was not what they expected; when they see her working already and telling me they made a mistake for not offering the position to me first and wanted me to start right away.
You know what happened. I kindly said: "No, thank you". A I prefer to go with a Family who really value me, respect me and trust me the very beginning; after meeting me. Honestly, I don't like to be like a "second plate or an second option" for a family. I felt very happy after have declined this position.
I'm currently looking for my new nanny position; but I know something great will come to me soon. Good luck and be patient.
Anonymous
08/27/2022 00:43
Subject: Interview questions
Thank you so much! You're very honest and I think it's very smart and accurate. Having good answers never guarantee to be a good nanny. I'm always little stressed in each interview. I also think that after a good references for past employers, parents need to do a trial and decide after that. The children are 2 years and 4 years!
OP
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Anonymous
08/27/2022 00:43
Subject: Re:Interview questions
Anonymous wrote:I think it is stupid of parents to ask those types of questions. You cant hire people based on their answers, bevause some just know what to say but it does not mean they make good nannies. From my experience, parents have very silly ideas of what they shoul ask, and to make decisions based on answers is not smart. Some nannies can be shy with parents but great with kids. Op, what ages you interviewd for, and how many yrs is your experience?
Thank you so much! You're very honest and I think it's very smart and accurate. Having good answers never guarantee to be a good nanny. I'm always little stressed in each interview. I also think that after a good references for past employers, parents need to do a trial and decide after that. The children are 2 years and 4 years!
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