Before you commit to a nanny interview, you will first want to research a few things. If you set up an interview only to find out none of what the family has to offer suits you, then the interview may be a waste of your time, not to mention the family's time.

Before you interview, do some research and find out what the salary of the position will be. If you are going through an agency (NannyFinders Canada), you should be able to look up the information or ask the agency for this. A salary can be negotiable; so don't let the thought of a lower salary lead you to cancel your interview. You will also want to find out where the family lives, will it cause you to have to relocate, will you live with the family or can you live at your residence? Will you need your own transportation or will the family provide it? These are some basic questions you can ask your contact person or the family if they call you directly for an interview. This information is a pretty big deal when getting ready to interview for a position, therefore, if you find out the family will want the nanny they hire to relocate and you don't wish to do so, then perhaps that specific position isn't for you.

You will also want to set up a list of references to leave for the family that interviews you. If you have your list of references but haven't contacted the names on it, you may to want to call them to let them know you have an interview and should you be hired, your references may be getting a call.

Being prepared and doing some research before an interview is a good idea, not only does it show you have a genuine interest in the position, it also shows you are responsible enough to seek out information and be prepared.

If using an online do it yourself such as www.sitterscitycanada, you will get this information from the family during your email/phone communications only.