Questions to Avoid During Your Nanny Interview

[@chellyny4517]

Great suggestions over all! I’m a nanny for well over 10 years but my approach is very direct but I introduce the value I bring first to brace them for what I’m looking for. Many of the nanny are looking for positions independently, they usually get one interview on the phone, then in person. I also tend to lead the interview, then ask them do they have any questions for me. I know I’ve presented myself well when they don’t have any questions for me. I usually have multiple offers and bidding wars on the table anytime I’m looking for employment.

[@TheNannySolution]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@diggingdeepwithde]

Hi I’m a nanny and would to ask some questions! Thank you!

[@rosenewton1125]

Hello Michelle, your recommendations are relevant. Grateful to you for all these vital tips. I find them truly valuable for my next interview. Thank you.

[@TheNannySolution]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad my tips are helping you prepare for your interview.

[@analyticalchick3064]

The guy that replaced me at my last nanny job brought his dog to the interview and brings the dog to work most days but the kids ADORE dogs and don't have their own so it works out.

[@TheNannySolution]

That's great if it works for the family. I don't think it is professional to bring a dog to the interview.

[@anaeluere5054]

Fantastic you are professional, Thank you 🙏 ♥️

[@TheNannySolution]

You are so welcome

[@kassrripples3659]

Thank you this was terrific.

[@TheNannySolution]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nahurira]

This was very important 😊thank you

[@TheNannySolution]

You are welcome!

[@nobuhlecharuma1656]

I always enjoy your videos they help me much lm learning thanks you very much!

[@TheNannySolution]

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[@mariagabrielabarahona8591]

Thanks for this important tips

[@TheNannySolution]

You are welcome!

[@wintermistique3399]

I can't imagine going to an interview and not knowing how much position is paying. How does that even happen?

[@TheNannySolution]

It's definitely surprising how some families overlook such important details in the interview process.

[@babycakes8434]

I have a second family in a row to supply my own food. Maybe I am just not lucky.

[@TheNannySolution]

It really depends on the family.

[@greengogurt]

You’ve made a video about guaranteed hours- would you mention this in the first interview? Or not? Since it’s somewhat related to wages?

[@TheNannySolution]

Hi Virginia, Great question. I think the first interview is more about getting to know the family and them getting to know you so it is a fit. I would leave the guaranteed hours question for the second interview or the negotiation phase. That said if it does come up because they say something like "occasionally we wont need you on a Friday so you can have it off" (Implying that this is a perk) you can then reply with "I am looking for consistent full time work, will the occasional Friday be covered under guaranteed hours?" If they don't know what that is then you can have the conversation.

[@greengogurt]

@@TheNannySolution that makes sense! Thank you :)

[@hannahscott6604]

Families usually only have one interview with me The family brought up benefits vacation and wage. I didn’t need to ask

[@TheNannySolution]

It isn't just up to the family. Sometimes nannies feel it is important to meet the family a second time or have a working interview to make sure the position is a good fit.

[@hannahscott6604]

@@TheNannySolution I want to do that but usually families jump ship. I’ll start asking for that. Sometimes families have 2 interviews but you said to avoid it the first two. What if they ask me in the first two interviews what pay I’m seeking

[@hannahscott6604]

@@TheNannySolution I’m always struggling with what is a demand or an unreasonable ask from nannies and what isn’t and in what context it is ok and what context it isn’t and I’m struggling

[@hannahscott6604]

My concern is, following this advice, that I’ll start with the family and they won’t pay my rate, they won’t agree to a work agreement etc

[@lucajd1257]

The family ask first how much do you charge in the hour 😓😒

[@TheNannySolution]

It is ok for the family to ask how much you charge. And you can definitely answer the question when it is asked.

[@devchonka18]

Yeah the family I'm interviewing with is not telling me even a ball park price. They just said name a price money is not an issue. Sounds like a trap 🙄🙄🙄🙄 I don't want to waste my time!

[@TheNannySolution]

@@devchonka18It is ok to name your price and not waste your time. “I don’t want to waste your time. My rate starts at $x and goes up from there depending on the job responsibilities. If that fits you budget we can continue with the interview and see if we are a good fit. I don’t want to waste your time or mine if we are not in the same price range.”

[@hannahscott6604]

@@TheNannySolution ahhh I gotcha thank you

[@hannahscott6604]

@@TheNannySolution this is what I am experiencing is they ask me

[@SukritiSaxena]

I was a nanny for years and wanted to give a disclaimer: at least in America the norm is that you bring your own food! Groceries cost a lot and having an extra mouth to feed is a lot on a family. I’ve even heard of nanny’s getting charged for eating family food and snacks just as babysitters charge parents for any food of the sitters the child eats at their home. Generally au pairs are allowed to eat food in the home but they also live there full time.

[@TheNannySolution]

It is interesting that this is your experience. We find that it is a standard benefit for nannies to eat in the families homes. It is unusual for a family not to offer meals as part of employment.

[@SukritiSaxena]

@@TheNannySolution I would recommend this being a discussion topic between families to level set expectations. A quick Google shows this is a very debated topic and assuming it’ll be ok puts both nanny and employer in an awkward position. Again I speak from working for multiple families and now being an employer myself.

[@TheNannySolution]

@@SukritiSaxena Yes, we have this listed as a topic for discussion in several videos. Communication is the best way to make sure everyone is clear on the expectations.

[@hannahscott6604]

I completely disagree. It’s a red flag for me if the family does not allow their nanny to eat ANY of their food at all

[@SadSynth]

I've always had an open fridge policy.