Interviewing & Employing

Employing a nanny for the first time can be nerve-wracking for some.

Understanding the role of a nanny, preparing for an employee, conducting interviews and establishing an open, professional relationship are all things that any employer can do to help make employing a nanny a success.

Interviewing your nanny:

  • Inform the nanny about your family life and children,
  • Describe the job description,
  • Ask the nanny to tell you about herself, and what she is looking for in a new job,
  • Go through the nanny's CV in detail, asking her to describe each nanny position and why she left,
  • Run through a list of questions relating to the nanny's abilities as a childcare,
  • Views on discipline, activities for the children etc,
  • Ask the nanny if she has any specific questions,
  • Encourage the nanny to ask questions.

Call your best candidates back for a second interview. Give them a chance to spend some time with your children, to go through the finer details and any outstanding questions they may have.

Talk to one of our  Rockmybaby™ consultants today to help with job descriptions, contracts and any other questions you may have.

Finally, trust your intuition.

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