Nanny Interviewing Tips

IN KENTUCKY / INDIANA AREA:

• Contact the prospective Nanny to set up an interview in your home. When you meet the Nanny, you can ask any pertinent questions. Talk about job responsibilities and needs of the family in detail. The initial contact is the best time to give clear, practical details of your days and hours, working
  situations, etc.
• Arrange a second interview whereas the Nanny can spend the day with you and your children. By doing so, you and the Nanny can get a better feel for how you each relate to one another.
  At this time, you may want to type out a detailed list of duties and responsibilities for your Nanny. Writing down the job description will provide clear expectations for your potential Nanny.
• If a tentative decision for employment is made after the in-home visit, the Nanny and employer need to cooperatively write out a work agreement covering as many contingencies as possible. Lisa Zaring can help in completing this procedure or will meet with the Nanny and family to finalize the contract if needed. We have found that time spent initially is invaluable to establish clear expectations.

OUTSIDE OF KENTUCKY:

• Conduct an in-depth telephone interview. Ask any pertinent questions. Talk about job responsibilities and needs of the family in detail. The initial contact is the best time to give clear, practical details of your days and hours, working late situations, etc.
• Arrange a 2-3 day in–home visit by the Nanny to enable all parties to meet and see how each relates to the other. At this time, you may want to type out a detailed list of duties and responsibilities for your Nanny. Writing down the job description will provide clear expectations for your potential Nanny.

If a tentative decision for employment is made after the in-home visit, the Nanny and employer need to cooperatively write out a work agreement covering as many contingencies as possible. Lisa Zaring can help in completing this procedure or will meet with the Nanny and family to finalize the contract if needed. We have found that time spent initially is invaluable in preventing future problems.