10 otázok, ktoré položiť budúcej hostiteľskej rodine
Print this and bring it to your video interview. Take notes in the space provided.
1. About the Children
Can you tell me about a typical day with your children? What are their favorite activities, foods, and routines?
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2. About My Working Hours
What's a normal week like in terms of childcare hours? Are there evenings or weekends when you regularly need help?
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3. About Time Off
How will my time off work? Will I have one full weekend a month? Can I plan trips?
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4. About Living Arrangements
Can I see photos of the room I'd be staying in? Will I have my own bathroom or shared? Internet access?
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5. About Driving
Will I need to drive the children? If so, do you have a separate car for me, and is the insurance covered?
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6. About House Rules
What are your house rules? Smoking, visitors, curfew, social media use, food in the room?
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7. About Discipline & Childcare Style
How do you handle discipline with the children? How would you like me to handle conflicts or tantrums?
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8. About Food & Diet
What kind of food does the family eat? Are there any dietary restrictions or allergies I should know about?
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9. About Language & Cultural Exchange
Do you expect me to speak English (or the local language) at home? Will you help me practice?
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10. About Trial Period & Notice
What happens if either of us decides this isn't working out? Is there a trial period? What's the notice period?
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💡 Pro Tips
- • Use the children's actual names in your questions, not "the kids"
- • Ask to meet the children on camera at some point during the call
- • Request to speak with their previous au pair if possible
- • Trust your gut — if something feels off, it probably is
- • Don't accept on the first call — sleep on it