You\u2019re probably familiar with the interview process if you\u2019ve ever had to hire a nanny to work for you or interview for a job yourself. A job posting is created, candidates are picked and screened, then interviews are conducted before your nanny is chosen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve never conducted a video interview for a nanny before, it\u2019s easier than you may think, and not much different from in-person interviews. Here are some tips for hosting a video interview with a nanny below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you schedule a video interview, do your homework on your chosen candidate. Check any references they\u2019ve provided and run a background check with their permission. Review their application and\/or cover letter to determine if they fit your family\u2019s needs. (A nanny placement agency<\/a> can handle most of this process for you!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n You might even schedule a quick five-minute phone call with a candidate to see if you\u2019d like to proceed with a video interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While video interviews can help you gauge a nanny\u2019s personality more visually than a phone call, they can also be a little awkward, and can take some getting used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, set a warm and friendly tone at the beginning of your interview. Help make your potential nanny feel comfortable and at ease. Think of one or two conversation starters that don\u2019t have to do with the job just yet. Maybe you ask them something about themselves or how they\u2019re doing to get the ball rolling. Then, you can naturally transition into the interview questions you\u2019ve prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not sure which questions to ask? You want questions that cover basic information, questions that clarify experience and training, questions that reveal a nanny\u2019s personality and expectations, and so on. Be sure to ask questions that are specific to your kids, like their experience working with infants or caring for children with allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few examples of questions you might ask in a video interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t forget: there\u2019s often a second or two of lag time while video chatting. Give your nanny candidate plenty of time to respond, and reply when you\u2019re sure they\u2019re done speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your questions have wrapped up, allow the nanny to ask any questions of their own. They may ask about salary, job expectations, daily routines, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before the interview ends, you might bring in your kids to let them chat for a few minutes. Observe how the nanny interacts with your child. Remember, it\u2019s not quite the same as an in-person meeting, but you can still gauge the nanny\u2019s comfort level and personality over a video interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve completed your video interview! Now it\u2019s time to think things over. Review your interview notes and the nanny\u2019s responses before extending a job offer. Don\u2019t forget to thank any other candidates you\u2019ve interviewed and let them know you\u2019ve made another choice, either with an email or a phone call. Then, you can make an offer to your new nanny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019d rather let a professional nanny placement agency handle most of the hiring process (and let candidates who didn\u2019t make the cut know), allow A Perfect Fit<\/a> to help! We get to know what you\u2019re looking for so we can choose nanny candidates who will fit your family\u2019s needs. A Perfect Fit handles background checks, references, and preliminary interview questions for you. All you have to concentrate on is finding a nanny who\u2019s \u201ca perfect fit\u201d for your family \u2014 after the video interview, of course. Contact us today<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You\u2019re probably familiar with the interview process if you\u2019ve ever had to hire a nanny to work for you or interview for a job yourself. A job posting is created, candidates are picked and screened, then interviews are conducted before your nanny is chosen. 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Ask good questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Basic questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Skills and expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Personality questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Leave some time for questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Perfect Fit can help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n