Knowing What You Want From Your Nanny Career

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Is it okay to be picky about where I work as a nanny?

Knowing What You Want From Your Nanny Career

Why do you want to be a nanny? Is it because you really enjoy being the driving force behind a busy family? Maybe you have romanticized notions about becoming the beloved nanny of an adoring family. There are lots of reasons for wanting to work as a nanny, and it's important that you know your reasons. Ultimately the health and welfare of the kids in your care have to be your top concern, but everything else can be negotiated. For example, if your goal is to work with kids with disabilities, make sure your resume reflects your education and experience in this area, then target your profile with specific statements about your preference in nanny positions.

There are other ways to tailor your nanny job search preferences including information on where you'd like to work. If your plan is to work in a big city, to only work with infants, or to only work with families without household pets, make sure to work that into your profile or resume. You really don't have to take the first job that comes along, but it's important to realize that the more you narrow your nanny job search, the fewer contacts you'll make. Then again, this is the kind of job where you need to feel fulfilled in order to give it your all. Knowing exactly what you need to feel fulfilled in your role as a nanny may just be the thing that keeps you in that position for a long time to come. If you're not happy, you'll just find yourself pounding the virtual pavement again trying to find a nanny job.

   

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