When you score an interview for a nanny job, you want to bring your A-game, of course. But even though you’re the one in the hot seat, you should still come armed with a list of questions of your own — you do want to know what you’re potentially getting into, after all.<\/p>
“Asking questions is absolutely paramount for nannies during an interview,” says professional nanny of over 30 years Stella Reid, aka Nanny Stella<\/a>. “Just as the family is deciding if you are the right fit for them, you should be assessing if the family is the right fit for you.”<\/p> Michelle LaRowe, lead educator at Global Nanny Training<\/a>, adds: “The interview is time to have radical transparency and open communication.”<\/p> Wondering what to inquire about the first time you meet with a family? Here are 21 questions a nanny should ask during the interview, broken down by section, according to Reid and LaRowe.<\/p> “Just as the family is deciding if you are the right fit for them, you should be assessing if the family is the right fit for you.”<\/p>— Stella Reid, professional nanny of over 30 years<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure> Obviously, this is something you — rightly — want to know, but LaRowe doesn’t recommend leading with these questions. “Asking this question before seeing if you are a potential match can be a real turn off to parents who want a caregiver that expresses interest in their children before money,” she explains. “Plus, it’s a moot point if you’re not interested in the job.”<\/p>Key takeaways<\/h3>
General questions you should ask about the job<\/h2>
Questions to gain insight on the kids<\/h2>
Questions you should ask about pay<\/h2>