Interviewing a nanny properly is perhaps the most important part of the nanny hiring process. After all, this person will be spending many many hours with your children. When it comes to the interview, how you conduct yourself can make a huge difference. Here are the top things not to do when you’re interviewing a nanny.
10. Don’t interview while checking your emails on your hand held device.
9. Don’t ask your children to conduct the interviews.
8. Don’t ask the nanny if they believe in spirits.
7. Don’t interview where you will be constantly interrupted.
6. Don’t interview while eating a Corned beef and Pastrami Sandwich from the Carnegie Deli
5. Don’t fight with your spouse while interviewing
4. Don’t interview a Nanny in a loud public place (i.e. Starbucks. Lots of ambient noise and not a comfortable place for personal questions or private details)
3. Don’t interview at a bar
2. Don’t judge their nanny qualifications based on their zodiac sign
1. And the number one, top no-no when hiring a nanny: Don’t interview a nanny in your bathrobe or your dressing gown.
This top ten list was very fun to put together. Do you have a funny interviewing story you experienced while on an interview? Do you have a question or comment about finding a new position or hiring someone new for your home? If you like this piece please be sure and leave me a comment. And if you’re interested in hiring a nanny, call 212-683-7722 or contact Household Staffing International online.