How to successfully interview a candidate for a Nanny position The purpose of your interview should be making sure that the candidate is the right person to take care of your children. It is also important to let the candidate know as much as possible about the position including the unexpected challenges that she may have to face. Try to be as open as possible. Before you get to the specifics, ask the candidate why she decided to be a Nanny, allow her to describe her ideal position. Let her talk as much as possible. The more people talk, the more they reveal themselves. Do not finish your interview before you find answers to all or most of the questions that we list below: What is your first name? What is your last name? What is your address? What is your telephone? What is your E-mail address? Gender? Date of birth? What language do you consider your native language? What languages other than English do you speak? Are you legally allowed to work in the United States? (it never hurts to ask this question. The answer may sometimes be surprising) What type of a position are you looking for? (full time live-out, part-time, full time live-in, summer job) When would you be able to start? What period of time can you commit to the position? What is the minimum pay you would be willing to accept? Any additional requirements? (Health Insurance, transportation, etc.) Are you willing to relocate? (Yes, No) Do you have a valid driver's license? What is your social security number? Highest level of education? (Choice) Have you ever taken care of children? If yes, how many at one given time? List ages of the children you previously cared for Do you have any age preference? If yes, list your preferences here Additional skills: (CPR, infant care, premature infant care, cooking, etc.) Do you have any experience working with handicapped or special needs children? How many children would you want to take care of at one time? Would you agree to perform some housework for additional pay? How would you rate yourself as a cook? Would you be willing to prepare food for entire family? Work experience: List your two most recent employers. Start with the job you had last. Employer 1 From Until Name City, State Phone Number Supervisor's Name Position held/duties Reason for leaving Employer 2 From Until Name City, State Phone Number Supervisor's Name Position held/duties Reason for leaving Education: High School Name City, State Years attended Did you graduate? Extracurricular Activities College Name City, State Years attended Did you graduate? Major Hours completed List any child-related courses Personal Reference: Please list someone who has known you for at least three years, such as a teacher, coach, minister, etc. Do not list anyone related to you. Name Relationship Years known Contact phone Please list someone who has observed you with children or who has supervised your work with children. Do not include family members. Name Relationship Years known Contact phone Ages of children When cared for Personal Information: What are you currently doing for employment? Do you live with your parents? Parents' address(es) Mother's occupation Mother's phone number Father's occupation Father's phone number Have you ever had children Marital status Are you certified in CPR? Are you certified in First Aid Can you swim Are you certified in lifesaving Will you bring a car with you? Year/Make State of license Driver's license number Can you operate stick-shift Have you ever had any traffic accidents or traffic tickets? Have you ever been arrested? Have you ever been convicted of any crime?