Nanny Interview Questions (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

What do you like about the job?

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Describe your ideal family/employer:

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What do you like least about being a nanny? Do you have any special peeves about

parents/children/pets?

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On dealing with children

What are your beliefs about childrearing?

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What do children like best about you?

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How do you comfort children? How do you deal with separation anxiety?

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How do you discipline children? Give me an example of a previous discipline problem and how you

handled it.

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What are some of the rules you’ve followed in other households that you think worked well?

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Which rules haven’t worked for you?

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Would you be willing to follow my rules and disciplining/comforting strategies even if they’re

different from yours?

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Daily routines

What will my child be doing on any given day?

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What are your favorite activities to do with a child the age of mine?

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If I’m working in the house, will you be able to keep my child happily occupied without involving

me?

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Logistics:

Find out whether the nanny you’re considering will work out when it comes to practical matters. If

you meet someone you like and are flexible about the start date, let her know.

1. Do you have future plans (school, job, marriage, etc.) that would put a limit on how long you

expect to be a nanny?

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