Finding The Right Babysitter Job

Answer 1

Parenting information in magazines and on websites offer a great deal of information about how to find the right babysitter, but very little information is available telling individuals who would like a babysitting job how to do that. In this article, we'll use the information offered by parenting sites to tell you how to find the right babysitter job.

Ask friends for their backup. You may have one or two friends who get regular babysitter jobs, and in some cases, they may not always have the time for them. Ask your friends if they have babysitter jobs they would like to share with you and in turn, share your overflow work with them. You'll create a reliable network of babysitting references and a great source of income.

Don't just rely solely on word of mouth. While that's a great way to get references for new babysitting jobs, it's not the only way. Have your introduction ready and practiced when you encounter parents at your church or in your school, so you can confidently talk about your babysitting skills and your willingness to take on new babysitter jobs. If you can print a few business cards (check out some inexpensive online options), that's great too.

Have your references ready. After you have worked a few babysitting jobs, ask your clients if they will be willing to be a reference for you. This means that new clients may call them and ask about your skill and whether you did the babysitting job the way they asked. References are crucial because new clients will ask for them and you show a significant amount of responsibility by having them ready.

Post a flyer at locations where parents are likely to be, including the local gym with Mommy and me classes, the local day care centers, and in schools. Of course, ask before you post your flyer, but make sure it has your complete contact information and a list of skills you bring to your babysitting jobs. Parents are always on the lookout for reliable help with childcare, and this helps them find you.

Interview your new clients carefully. Have a list of questions handy. Some parents are more prepared than others, and you'll want to be sure you can keep the kids safe while the parents are away, so having a list of numbers, Allergies, and knowing the parent's expectations for nap- or bed-time and types of food can help you a great deal after the parents have left.