1. Prepare Thoroughly

• Define Your Needs: Clearly outline the duties and responsibilities you expect from the domestic employee. Create a detailed job description.
• Create a List of Questions: Prepare a mix of general and role-specific questions to assess the candidate’s experience, skills, and personality.
• Review Resumes: Examine the candidate’s resume and any other application materials before the interview to familiarize yourself with their background.

2. Set the Right Environment

• Choose a Quiet Space: Conduct the interview in a quiet, private space where you can focus without interruptions.
• Allow Enough Time: Ensure you have ample time for the interview so you don’t feel rushed. A thorough interview typically lasts between 45 minutes to an hour.

3. Start with General Questions

• Introduction: Begin by introducing yourself and briefly explaining the job role.
• Background Check: Ask the candidate to walk you through their resume, focusing on their previous experience and reasons for leaving past positions.
• Motivation: Inquire about why they are interested in this particular job and what they know about your family or household.

4. Assess Skills and Experience

• Role-Specific Questions: Tailor your questions to the specific role. For a nanny, ask about childcare philosophies and experiences with different age groups. For a housekeeper, focus on cleaning techniques and organization skills.
• Situational Questions: Use hypothetical scenarios to gauge how the candidate would handle certain situations. For example, “How would you manage a household emergency?” or “How do you handle a child’s tantrum?”

5. Evaluate Personality and Fit

• Behavioral Questions: Ask about past experiences to understand how they’ve handled various situations. Questions like “Can you describe a challenging situation and how you dealt with it?” provide insights into their problem-solving abilities.
• Compatibility: Discuss their working style, preferred management style, and how they handle feedback. Assess whether their personality aligns with your family’s dynamic and values.

6. Speak with your consultant at Morgans Recruitment

• Secure the candidate: One of our specialists will get feedback from the candidate and then discuss whether they would accept the role and work out contractual terms.