Lots of nannies apply for Norland qualified nanny jobs when they are not even Norland qualified, or for Russian or Mandarin speaking nanny jobs when they don’t even speak Russian or Mandarin… Lots of nannies apply for positions that require « local candidates only » when they are not local at all, and the list of unsuitable applications sent each days goes on and on…
Nanny jobs have requirements for a reason! These aren’t just a wish list. These are genuine requirements.
☆ They set clear expectations about what the family is looking for.
☆ The requirements help ensure that candidates understand the scope of the position.
☆ The objective is to filter unsuitable candidates, and attract appropriate, viable applicants only.
☆ The requirements are also meant to save recruiters time by reducing the number of resumes to review.
Job requirements matter and you shouldn’t ignore them.
It’s essential to focus on the requirements during a job application, as they can often be the deciding factor in whether or not your application is shortlisted.
Many candidates seem to think that because they are willing to take any job, families are also willing to hire any candidate.
No. Families are demanding and in general they can afford to be picky… They want what’s best for their children and they don’t want anything imposed on them when it comes to their children. They are only willing to pay the price if they get what they want. And if they agree to pay the price, they certainly don’t want candidates who will learn « on the job ». They don’t have time to waste reviewing unsuitable applications and they absolutely do not have to change their requirements to suit your needs! They are not looking for time-wasters… they are looking for THE right match!
Yes, it’s true that sometimes the client’s requirements are unrealistic. But look at it this way, you too, nannies, often have unrealistic expectations when looking for a job. And when people try to point you in the right direction, do you change anything about your requirements? No, you are stubborn, and so are families!
So before applying for a nanny job, be sure to pay close attention to the requirements and make sure you genuinely meet them.
Ignoring the requirements will just wastes everyone’s time and will result in your application being overlooked, no matter how much experience you have.
