To give or not to give feedback… 
Feedback in nanny hiring is a topic that often divides opinions.
Many nannies say that after spending time applying or interviewing, the least families or agencies can do is send a quick “thank you but we chose another candidate.”
But even when candidates receive that message, some still feel frustrated because it’s often an automatic response rather than personalized feedback.
Some candidates expect feedback only after an interview.
Others feel they should receive feedback for every application they send.
And agencies often receive a lot of applications that clearly don’t match the role.
In those cases, some recruiters wonder whether feedback is really necessary.
On the other side, families and agencies often say:
“Giving feedback can be uncomfortable, time-consuming, or even risky.”
Recruiters also say that when they do take the time to give honest feedback, it can sometimes lead to angry responses or long back-and-forth conversations that are not always constructive.
Another challenge is that agencies themselves don’t always receive feedback from the families, which makes it difficult to pass anything meaningful on to candidates.
So what’s the right approach?
Feedback can be helpful. It can help nannies improve, understand expectations, and feel respected in the process.
But it can also be difficult to deliver honestly without hurting someone’s feelings or creating awkward situations.
So the question remains…
What’s the right balance?
Should feedback be:
• Given after every application?
• Only after interviews?
• Only when candidates ask for it?
• Or is a simple response sometimes enough?
There are strong arguments on both sides.
We’re curious to hear your perspective.
Nannies, parents, recruiters: where do you stand?
