Do nanny recruiters actually read resumes?
How can they decide whether a candidate is suitable for a position or not if they don’t even read their entire CV?
Many recruiters still practice good old-fashioned recruiting and do read the resumes they receive, but most prefer more modern, time-saving recruiting methods and don’t really read them…
Some recruiters read them in full, others just skim through them, and some let software analyze them before deciding if they’re worth reading!
When nannies submit their resumes to apply for a nanny job, they always assume it will be read by a human, and in its entirety!
But that’s rarely the case…
When you send your CV, you can never be sure that it will be read, let alone if it will be read in its entirety. You don’t even have the guarantee that it will be read by a human being. Sometimes, it will simply be analyzed by a software, and if it is not selected, it is simply because you had intended your resume to be read by a human, not a robot!
So how do you get noticed when your CV is the only tool you have to get noticed, but it’s not always read, or not always read in its entirety, or not always read by a human being?
You should assume that your CV will not necessarily be read in its entirety.
If you want the recruiter to want to read your CV, if possible until the end, you have to grab their attention right away and make them want to continue reading. They have to see at first glance that you are a good candidate and that you meet the requirements.
You have to imagine that the recruiter is a sort of robot who will quickly scan your CV looking for clues that will prove that you are THE person he is looking for!
And you shouldn’t expect them to spend more than 30 seconds scanning your resume before deciding if you’re a suitable candidate.
And in case your CV is indeed read by a robot, you should optimize it with keywords to increase your chances of getting through the ATS and having your resume seen by a human recruiter.
How can nanny recruiters decide if a candidate is suitable for a position in less than 30 seconds?
Well, just by scanning your resume like a robot, they can already find a lot of information they need.
The first thing the recruiter will look for on your CV is whether you are eligible to work where you are applying, and they will want to make sure that you are not seeking sponsorship.
If you apply for a position in Miami for example, and your address is in the United States, the recruiter will think that’s fine, you’re a person who lives in the United States so you surely have the right to work in the country since you live there. But if your address is in Europe or the United Kingdom, and you do not provide upfront proof of your right to work in the United States (dual nationality or Green card), this will be a red flag for the recruiter, who will think you’re a candidate looking to be sponsored or who does not understand anything about visas, and that will be enough to get your CV rejected – and this no matter how amazing your experience is!
The second thing the recruiter will look for on your resume is your current location.
Most positions are live-out and not open to relocation candidates. To be considered for these positions you must be based locally, and recruiters will want to ensure you will be able to commute daily.
If you are applying for a Live-out in London and you actually live in London, the recruiter will probably continue reading your CV, but if you live on the other side of the country or worse, abroad, they will stop reading and you will be disqualified – and again no matter how amazing your experience is!
The third thing the recruiter will look for on your resume is clues that confirm you meet the main requirements of the position.
If you are applying for a Greek speaking Nanny position, the recruiter will need to see the word “Greek” right away.
If you are applying for a Montessori nanny position, the recruiter will need to see the word “Montessori” immediately.
If you are applying to work with a newborn, the recruiter will need to see the word “newborn” or possibly “baby” or “infant” immediately.
Etc.
It takes less than 30 seconds to search for the information you want on a CV and with just a limited amount of information, recruiters can already make a selection and eliminate quite a few unsuitable applications, so no, they don’t always read the CVs they receive in full, but it’s not always necessary to read them in full…
If recruiters had to read every resume they received in full, they would actually spend their days reading resumes from candidates who don’t meet their expectations anyway.
So they found ways to select the best profiles without wasting time reading unsuitable CVs.
Competition is tough, and even if they wanted to, recruiters couldn’t possibly read every resume they receive.
You are the only one who can make recruiters notice your resume and read it in its entirety!
To prevent your resume from being overlooked, the only way is to craft a perfect nanny resume, tailored to the childcare industry and avoid common mistakes!
