by jobsfornannies | Jul 16, 2025 | Non classé, Nanny Facts, Nanny references
It is common for families to ask nannies for references, but it is not so common for nannies to ask potential employers for references. In theory, yes, nannies can ask for references if they wish, but in practice, they rarely feel comfortable doing so. Shouldn’t...
by jobsfornannies | May 26, 2025 | Pro Nanny tips, Nanny references, Non classé
How can you avoid finding yourself without a reference letter when you have been working for the same family for several years and it ends tragically? Have you ever been in this situation: you work for the same family for several years, everything goes well for a long...
by jobsfornannies | Mar 25, 2025 | Non classé, Nanny Application, Nanny Agencies, Nanny job search, Nanny Facts, Nanny Recruitment Insights, Nanny references
References are always an issue for both candidates and agencies, but especially for candidates because it’s embarrassing to have to bother your former employers so many times (and often for nothing). It’s very tricky: you have to strictly respect...
by jobsfornannies | Feb 24, 2025 | Pro Nanny tips, Nanny job search, Nanny references, Non classé, Nanny Application
#1 Do not write the names of your references and their contact details on your CV. Too many candidates do this when not everyone you send your CV to needs to get in touch with your references. If you systematically share this information when you send your CV, there...
by jobsfornannies | Feb 11, 2025 | Non classé, Nanny Agencies, Nanny job search, Nanny Employer, Nanny references
We agree that it is annoying and embarrassing to constantly ask previous employers for references, and that it is unacceptable for agencies to burn them out by bothering them too often or take advantage of this to offer their services, but it is not possible to get a...
by jobsfornannies | Jan 5, 2025 | Non classé, Nanny Recruitment Insights, Nanny references
If you’re wondering how agencies check your references, we’ll explain it all to you! First, agencies are supposed to obtain explicit permission from candidates before contacting their references. Very often, they don’t care about having your...
