When you’re interviewing mother’s helpers, keep in mind that you’ll be spending a lot of time with this person and potentially leaving your children in her care.  During the hiring process, make sure you conduct a thorough interview with all of the mother’s helpers you speak with. Here are some basic questions to cover at the interview that will help you eliminate candidates that aren’t a good fit for your family.

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p; Ask why a candidate has decided to seek work as a mother’s helper.

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p; Ask why a candidate has decided to leave her previous position.

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p; Ask a candidate to describe her role as a mother’s helper in the previous household where she worked.

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p; Ask a candidate to describe what would be her ideal role in the household.

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p; Find out what a candidate’s career goals are for the future are