Question:
What should i Expect? First Job Interview on Friday?
2008-04-01 14:04:24 UTC
Hey i put this in the Adolscent Section because i figured maybe you all could help me. I am turning 17 in September. I have been babysitting for a while. But mostly i babysat family but now i have a couple other people who need a babysitter. I have my First Job Interview Friday Evening. It is for a family who wants to Interview for a Babysitter. What should i expect? Should i bring anything with me? What kind of questions may be asked? Thanks Everyone!
Seven answers:
2008-04-01 14:08:28 UTC
don't bring anything.

they will probably just ask you questions about being a good caretaker for their kids.

don't sweat it. you look nice so i'm sure you will get the job.

good luck =]



ALSO: tell them what services you are willing to do for the kids like:

picking them up from school

heping with homework

making sure they take a bath

make them a little bit of dinner

stuff like that =]
Anna Og
2008-04-01 14:16:53 UTC
Bring a resume.

Even a short one of your babysitting jobs, what arts and crafts you did with your other jobs, what projects you helped the children with. What outdoor activies you did with them.

Then write your hobbies, your interests and most importantly your education and plans for future education.



Bring a pen and a small notebook in case you want to jot something the iterviewer says down.

Show interest, make eye contact (harder than it sounds) and don't say Uh, or umm too much.

Tell them your experience as a babysitter and what you know about First Aid, CPR Qualified? Tell them what you know about watching children. Do not emphisis TV watching. Most parents want someone who will work with their kids. Learn how to make playdough. Are you expected to take the children to the park, or drive them to the doctors. There are insurance consideratons.

How many hours a day will you be watching the kids, are you going to be a 'Nanny' who has much more authority or a sitter who must rely on parents for back up.

Wear a dark skirt and either white or blue blouse. Or wear a blue pants suit with a cream blouse. Black shoes, purse, and hose.

BE on time, even early but don't go in until 5 minutes before your appointment.\

Turn OFF your cell phone and leave your IPOD at home.
2008-04-01 14:13:16 UTC
Be polite

Be honest

Don't bring your cell phone to the interview, if they ask if you have one, tell them you do, but left it in the car.

Wear appropriate clothes





It will not be an interview, like you would do for a company. They will form their opinion when you walk through the door. More than likely they will ask a few questions about your family and friends. They will want to know that you were raised by good parents, and that your friends won't be coming to visit while you are caring for their children (though I doubt they will come right out and say that)
Starlight 1
2008-04-01 15:20:41 UTC
Anna is right on the money with most of her suggestions, but I want to add a few more. First, I would make sure that you dress conservatively- that means you need to wear clean clothes which are appropriate for a business environment, such as a skirt or dress slacks, and a matching top that is NOT revealing or risque in appearance. Keep your clothes simple- no dangling jewelry, no visible body piercings ( now is NOT the time to show off your nose ring, or your tongue stud, or that cool tattoo you may have on your rear end) and keep your makeup to an absolute minimum. Your hair needs to be clean and neatly styled, in a conservative manner ( NO Mohawks, no spiky hairdo's or weird cuts or styles, and limit your use of hairspray and mousse) and you also need to make sure that you bathe and brush your teeth before you leave for your interview. NO PERFUME or cologne- many people are allergic to strong scents, and adults are frequently turned off by people who use too much perfume. Use some deodorant, however- having BO is a sure way NOT to get hired.



Other hints on the subject of appearance: make sure that you go to bed early on Thursday night and get a good night's sleep- no one EVER can present herself well to a potential employer when she is tired. Eat breakfast ( or whichever meal is appropriate to the time of day) BEFORE you leave the house, because you need the energy and because this will help calm your nerves. Lastly, plan ahead and lay your interview clothes and accessories out the night before, so you are not scrambling around frantically trying to find things at the last minute. Having to rush because you couldn't find something like your shoes can really stress you out and make it impossible to present yourself well in the interview.



Now, about the interview itself: First of all, I can't stress enough the importance of being ON TIME, or even a few minutes early. Showing up even a few minutes LATE does NOT say good things about you- it will tell your interviewer that you aren't responsible and that you don't care enough about your job to be on time- and that is hardly the message you want to send to someone who is thinking of having you look after his or her children. You need greet your interviewer(s) in a pleasant, professional manner, and shake hands with them. If the children you are being interviewed about are in the room with their parents, you should ask to be introduced to them, and use the children's names. Make eye contact- this means that when you are asked questions, you need to LOOK at the person you are speaking to, and not look around the room or at the wall, or over their shoulder. Lastly, you need to have a list of your OWN questions prepared, and ask in a pleasant manner about your duties and what other responsibilities you will have. Watch your language- speak in complete sentences, and DON'T interrupt. It also goes without saying that this is NOT the time to speak in ghetto talk, or to use a lot of slang terms or profanity. Make sure you use correct grammar as well- that shows the parents that you are an educated person who is serious about school.



Finally, LEAVE YOUR CELL PHONE AT HOME- and this goes double for your ipod. There is nothing which will turn a potential employer off faster than you showing total disrespect by having your phone go off in the middle of an interview, or by showing up wearing headphones and spaced out on music. Adults do NOT like either of these situations.



Good luck, and I hope this helps you.
kelly <3
2008-04-01 14:53:22 UTC
you dont need to bring anything. just be yourself and show them that you are a good babysitter by talking to the children and stuff like that when you get there
2008-04-01 14:34:54 UTC
bring references with you....names and numbers of people you have baby sat for just in case they want to call. also, just prepare for them to ask you questions regarding different scenarios. like what would you do if little johnny started choking? know what i mean? just be your self.
2008-04-01 14:22:41 UTC
you should tell them what hobbies you have, any relevant experience, be polite and smile and they should like you as long as your honest, explain that you like children and if they have the child with them then be nice too it

that should help you get the job


This content was originally posted on Y! Answers, a Q&A website that shut down in 2021.
Loading...