Discretion in the Private Household: What It Really Means — and Why It Defines Your Career

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Discretion in the Private Household: What It Really Means — and Why It Defines Your Career

 

By Seth Norman Greenberg | Vice President, Pavillion Agency

Of everything I evaluate in a household professional candidate, discretion may be the most important — and the hardest to measure in an interview.

It’s easy to say “I understand the importance of confidentiality.” Every candidate does.



Interview Tips 2.0 – Nanny Interview Questions

Written by Jeffrey Gratton

When facing any interview, perhaps especially as a nanny, the way we feel when we answer nanny interview questions is more important than the answer itself.

Do we sometimes have bad days or pessimistic thoughts? Even our deepest feelings will influence the interview. 



Tips to Nailing that Interview

Written by Meriem Alahiane

So, you’re going on a job interview… are you ready?  Are you getting a little nervous?  Do you know what to expect?  Preparing properly will help ease the nerves and help to create a smooth and successful interview.  Simply remember the following and then just “do your best to ace the test”:

  • PREPARE yourself for the specific position you are interviewing:
    • -Know the job description (ask questions if it is not clear without bombarding the interviewer,


“You’ve Told Them (Almost) Everything”

When I call somebody for the first time – let’s say for a possible job – the way I speak tells everything. Within the first ten seconds – no exaggeration – my speech, my tone of voice, and my choice of words reveal a thousand things about who I am – without my knowing it.