Ultimate Interview Guide for Nannies, Family Assistants & House Managers
Gain confidence, ask the right questions, and choose a family aligned with your skills, values, and long‑term career goals.
Looking for the right family—but unsure how to evaluate the role during interviews?
Then this guide is for you!
Then this guide is for you!
What You’ll Get Inside:
- Pre Interview Checklist: Prepare like a professional. Learn how to research the family, review job details, gather references, evaluate job scope, and understand essential household employment standards.
- Interview Questions for Nannies: Childcare routines • Developmental responsibilities • Household support • Communication preferences • Safety expectations • Legal payroll • Guaranteed hours.
- Interview Questions for Family Assistants: Scheduling • Administrative tasks • Multi‑tasking expectations • Household logistics • Family organization systems • Role clarity & workload.
- Interview Questions for House Managers: Vendor management • Property oversight • Staff coordination • Budget tracking • Travel planning • Household procedures • Authority channels.
- General Questions for All Household Roles: Compensation & benefits • Boundaries • Daily workflow • Communication styles • Trial periods • Work environment • Family culture.
- Red Flags to Watch For: Learn how to identify vague job descriptions, unrealistic workloads, schedule inconsistencies, reluctance around legal payroll, and other issues that commonly lead to misalignment.
At Hello Nanny!
we understand how overwhelming it can feel to interview with families.
This FREE interview guide gives you the tools you need to successfully navigate the hiring process and confidently assess whether a position is truly the right fit.
- Role‑specific interview questions for nannies, family assistants & house managers
- A complete pre‑interview checklist
- Industry‑standard guidelines on legal pay, guaranteed hours, and fair compensation
- Tips for clarifying expectations, duties & boundaries
- Questions designed to uncover alignment—and identify red flags
- Practical guidance to build a stable, long-term working relationship with families
With the right questions and preparation, you can walk into every interview with clarity and control.
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When you work with Hello Nanny!, you’re never alone. From the moment you apply to long-term placement, we’re here to support you at every step. Whether it’s interview prep, onboarding guidance, or navigating a new role, we treat every candidate as part of our family.