We know it’s not always easy : but to succeed in this industry it is essential to be able to remain professional in all circumstances, even when you are not satisfied, even when you’re rejected, and no matter what you think of the person or the business you’re dealing with.
Once again, we know : it’s hard to find a job, job hunting is frustrating, you can easily get annoyed, and sometimes people can really irritate you, but you have to resist the urge to be unprofessional if you want to keep your professional reputation intact.
Remember that your qualifications, skills and experience are important for the job; however, your professionalism almost always precedes those items. And, the level of your professionalism can make or break the potential job opportunity.
Be sure that you are professional at all times during your job search; you never know who you may meet that can lead you to your next career move.
Always conduct yourself professionally. Using inappropriate language, displaying disrespectful behavior, or showcasing unprofessional conduct can quickly turn off recruiters or potential employers.
Always maintaining a respectful and courteous demeanor is one of the keys if you want to last in this industry!
So many nannies exhibit unacceptable behavior towards recruitment agencies and other industry professionals, and do not understand why no one wants to work with them, or even communicate with them.
Being respectful is the basis, especially when we want people to entrust their children to us.
Many families are unable to find a nanny, or decide to give up their search because they deplore the lack of professionalism of the candidates.
Lacking professionalism once is enough to be blacklisted. And when you’re blacklisted, there’s no going back. No one will want to risk their reputation by taking the risk of being associated with your lack of professionalism…
The “nanny world” is a small world, if you don’t have a good degree of emotional intelligence, your reputation will follow you wherever you go.
