This Expert Column is sponsored by Not Just Babysitters
Finding the perfect babysitter can take a lot of time and effort for any parent. As a babysitter, it can also take time to find a family that is comfortable with you in their home. It can take something small, like wearing nail polish or being chatty that could possibly jeopardize your chances of landing the job. That is why having a coach is the ideal way to find a family and impress their socks off!
We all know that there is a list of absolute no-no’s when babysitting, but sometimes the individual family has a few additional no-no’s that you should avoid too. Having been in the domestic employment industry since 2006, I know the ins and outs of impressing a prospective family, to become their nanny.
I have the greatest advantage when placing nannies with families because I get a glimpse into what the family is like, what they despise, how they raise their children and their methods of discipline. In my initial meeting with a family, I ask all the important questions and listen intently while reading between the lines. This helps me to get a feeling for what type of nanny will best suit this family. I can recommend a nanny who loves sport to a very sports-orientated family, or a nanny who aced math in college to a family with a child who struggles in math.
