Although all nannies work under the same job title, there’s a vast difference in how individual caregivers do their jobs.  You bring your own knowledge, beliefs, skills, ideas, values, and passions to the children you care for and the families you support.  That unique amalgam creates your nannying philosophy.  It’s what parents what to know the most when they’re considering you for their position because it defines the type of care you’re going to provide their child. 

To be able to use your nannying philosophy as an effective selling tool in your job search, you first have to define it and then develop a clear, impactful way of sharing it with parents.  In this session, you’ll use guided exercises and coaching to flesh out who you are, what you believe, and what type of environment you create as a caregiver.  Then you’ll develop the language to effectively communicate all of that to parents. 

Your unique philosophy is the factor that most sets you apart from other candidates.  Leveling up in this area will transform your search. 

Before you can go after that “just right for me” job, you have to have a clear picture of what that job looks like.  In this session, you’ll consider and decide on all the different factors that make up your just right job and outline your key terms in a user-friendly document that acts as an initial screening tool and a position wanted sheet.  We’ll cover…

• compensation package: Are they offering an hourly wage and benefit package that meets my needs and reflects my value?
• nuts and bolts: Do the schedule, responsibilities, etc. work for me or would the family end up wanting things I can’t or don’t want to provide?
• parenting philosophy: Do they parent in a way that aligns and supports the way I nanny or would we be clashing over expectations and their discipline decisions?
• employer style: Do they handle issues and communicate in ways that make me comfortable and support me in my role as their nanny?
• work environment: Do they create the kind of work space I’m comfortable in and can easily do my best work in?

Stop wasting time and energy on families that don’t meet your needs and wants.  This session helps you identify and focus on the families that have real potential for being a great match.

It doesn’t matter how much you bring to the families you work for if you’re unable to clearly convey that value to potential employers. 

In this session, you’ll unpack what makes you a valuable candidate.  With the help of guided exercises and coaching, you’ll learn to clearly define and successfully spotlight what you bring to the table and how it benefits the families you work for.  All in a way that comes across as capable and confident, not conceited.

Whether you’re just starting out as a nanny or this has been your career for decades, you have a unique value to offer.   Learn how to let your light shine.

Before you get the job offer, before you land the interview, potential families will get their first impression of you from your job search documentation.  You have a very small window of opportunity to grab their attention, stand out from the competition, and begin to sell yourself as the nanny they’ve been searching for. 

In this session, you’ll learn about the different documentation options available and you’ll be expertly guided through developing the ones that will work best for your search.  We’ll cover the basics you should always include, the bells and whistles that distract rather than add to your message, the secret to bringing your documents to life through narrative, and how to use them efficiently and effectively. Plus we’ll answer the question that plagues job seekers: “When and how do I present my requirements for the job?”

The interview is the make or break part of the hiring cycle.  Both you and the family are deciding if the other is the right match.  If personalities, philosophies, values, styles, and needs align.  The interview requires you to assess the family, sell yourself, connect with the kids and parents, and do it all successfully in a relatively short period of time.  No pressure, right?

In this session, you’ll bring together all you’ve learned about your nannying philosophy, what type of job fits you best, and showcasing your value.  You’ll learn to…

• weave the most important and impactful parts of your nannying philosophy throughout the conversation, sharing who you are as a caregiver and the type of environment you create
• spotlight all the benefits your experience, education, and skills bring to a family in a confident, clear way.
• accurately assess a family’s needs, even when they don’t openly share them or don’t fully recognize their needs themselves.
• ask open-ended questions that encourage honest conversations about what the family believes, values, and prioritizes.
• explore the parents’ parenting philosophy or help new parents define their philosophy so you can decide if it aligns with your own.
• create your own opportunities to sell yourself if the family doesn’t ask the questions that allow you to shine.
• accurately evaluate the position as a whole and its ability to meet your needs and wants.

The interview is where all the behind the scenes work you do in your job search comes together to propel you to success.  

It doesn’t matter if you’re a first time nanny or have been in the industry for years and are at the top of your game, negotiating the terms you want in your nanny contract is challenging. This is where the rubber hits the road, where all the work you’ve done to get the job you want on the terms you need solidify into a comprehensive contract. 

In this session, you’ll learn…

• tried and true techniques for introducing a contract and starting the negotiations off on the right foot.
• the exact language you can use around common issues and how to develop personalized scripts for your unique challenges.
• professional and effective responses to use when employers push back on your terms or offers.
• how to craft and present a counter-offer in a way that moves the conversation forward rather than stall it
• expert strategies to help you and your potential employer move past impasse.

Your contract terms will impact how happy and successful you are in a position time and time again.  This is the time to get it right from the start.