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>> GENERAL FAQ's

> Why should I use Nannies Today?

Using a professional and well respected Nanny agency is crucial in getting you the best job you can get. We at Nannies Today pride ourselves in taking every care and time in ensuring you get the best help and advise when going through your interviews.

We have every confidence we can provide you with this service.

> What areas do you cover?

We cover all London areas and Essex.

> Do we interview all our Candidates?

Yes we do, we pride ourselves in interviewing all our nannies not just once but twice, we feel this gives us a better out look on what the nanny is really like.

> What checks do you carry out?

- Check all nannies previous job references thoroughly

- Going through the nannies CV with them and find out why (if any) there are gaps in their work.

- Check CRB, all qualifications are correct and up to date and if not then advise them of courses they can go on to update their qualification

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>> COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Make sure when you go to any interview you are prepared, below is a list of questions that you could be asked.

1. Why did you decide to become a nanny?
2. Talk me through your CV and why you left each job?
3. Have you ever had a period of unemployment and why?
4. Why do you enjoy looking after children?
5. How would you entertain the children on a daily basis?
6. How would you entertain the children if you were in the house all day?
7. Can you cook? What can you cook?
8. Do you hold a First Aid Certificate? If not, would you be happy to go on a course?
9. What would you do if my child fell over in the garden/park and cut her knee, or she fell of the bed and hurt her head?
10. How would you discipline my child?
11. How long are you planning to stay in childcare?
12. What do you think the role of a nanny involves?
13. What household duties are you happy to perform?
14. Are you happy to do overtime/babysitting?
15. When did you pass your driving test?
16. Have you ever had an accident?
17. Would she be happy to show you her driving if she took the position?
18. If using your own car, have you got relevant insurance for driving children around and correct seat belts in the back of the car?
19. What salary are you looking for? And when can you start?

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QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO ASK

It’s just as important for you to ask questions at an interview as it is the parents.

We have put together a few questions you may want to ask when you are attending interviews.

1. Have you ever employed a nanny before?
2. Are you happy for me to entertain your child/ren outside the home? (Going to the parks, local mother and toddler groups, swimming, music groups)
3. Does your child/ren have a set routine? If no, is this something you want me to help you do?
4. Are you happy for the child/ren to fall asleep in the push chair or do you like them only sleeping in their bed?
5. Are you happy for us to be creative in the home? (Painting, sticking, drawing)
6. Are you happy for us to meet other nannies and invite friends over to the house for play dates?
7. If activities are in our daily routine, how will this be paid for?
8. Do you want me to do the food shop for the family?
9. What nursery duties are involved?
10. Does your child/ren have any allergies?
11. Do you have a communication diary you want me to fill in? (If they don’t suggest this as a good way of keeping in touch together)

Make sure you know all about the job you are being interviewed for. Some of these questions are not relevant for all jobs.

Nannies Today will have already interviewed your prospective family extensively but it is useful for you to ask your own questions so that you get a feel for the job and its requirements.

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