Several Questions that are commonly asked to each potential NY Nanny

Here is a sample set of questions that are commonly asked by ABC staff to potential candidates interviewing for representation by the agency.

1. Please tell me about yourself. (Allow the candidate to elaborate freely)

2. What about this particular agency appeals to you most?

3. What age group of children would you say you feel most comfortable working with? Why?

4. How long have you been in the Nanny profession?

5. What prompted you to become a NY Nanny as your career?

6. What means of communication have you utilized with parents you have worked for in the past? Are you accustomed to leaving a daily journal?

7. What activities would you plan for the children during the day?

8. Are you comfortable taking children to and from activities?

9. Do you have a familiarity with any of the nannies in the NY area already?

10. Please tell me a little bit about your childcare experience.

11. What would you say makes you stand apart from the other Nannies the agency represents?

12. What would you do if you encountered a health emergency with a child?

13. Do you do any volunteer work in the local New York community?

14. Do you have any planned vacations coming up?

15. How do you feel about working with the pets in a home?

16. What are your thoughts related to discipline?

17. How do you feel about TV watching? Do you feel some child approved shows are appropriate during the day? Please explain your answer.

18. Would you consider yourself to be a generally happy person? If so, what makes you the happiest in life?

19. Did you grow up in this area? If so, where did you attend school and what were your most interesting points of study?

20. Would you consider yourself to be an organized person?

21. Are you a detail oriented person?

22. Would you consider yourself to be artistic?

23. What was the last age group of children you've worked with?

24. How flexible is your schedule? Will you be available for evening and/or weekend hours if absolutely necessary with advanced notice?

25. When offered a position how soon would you be available to start?