Write a Resume for a Nanny Job
A nanny is a professional who takes care of a child or children, typically in a family's home. Knowing how to write a resume for a nanny job is important because families or agencies may receive dozens of applications for their open nanny positions. A concise, clear resume can communicate an applicant's skills and potential and make them stand out among the crowd. These steps will show you how to write a resume for a nanny job.
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Steps
Sample Resumes
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Writing Your Own Resume
- Insert your contact information at the top of the page.
- Include your full name, phone number, address, and e-mail address.
- If you are sending your resume directly to individual families and not through an agency, you should consider leaving your address off until you have met them in person as a safety precaution.
- Write a 2 to 3 sentence nanny career objective that states what type of nanny position you are seeking.
- This might include why you enjoy being a nanny, your family background, your hobbies, childcare philosophies, what type of family and situation you are looking for, and some your favorite things to do with kids.
- Create a subsection and title it 'Education.'
- List your recent educational background including high school, college, certifications, and safety and professional development training sessions that are relevant to being a nanny.
- Include the school's name, address, your degree, and the time you spent there for each education segment.
- Create a subsection and title it 'Employment History.'
- List your past employers, starting with your most recent job.
- Include the employer's name, location, your job title, the dates you worked there, and a brief description of what your job duties entailed.
- Also consider including the ages of the children you worked with and the reason why you left previous nanny positions.
- If you have held several positions, choose 3 or 4 that are most relevant to being a nanny to list.
- Create a subsection and title it 'Other Activities.'
- List your membership in relevant organizations, academic and civic honors, awards, and volunteer work.
- Indicate that 'References Are Available Upon Request' at the bottom of the document.
- Prepare a references document with the contact information for 3 to 4 people who are willing and able to discuss your professional and personal qualifications; provide it to employers who request it.
- It is important to note how each reference knows you. Include both a personal character reference and professional work references.
- Read your document and check all spelling, grammar, wording, and information for clarity and accuracy.
Tips
- Don't list or refer to skills or responsibilities you've had in the past that you are not interested in continuing (i.e. don't list that you did housecleaning for your last family unless you're willing to do it for the next family).
- Letters of reference from past co-workers or families you've worked with can enhance your application when included with your resume.
- Resume templates are documents that already have stylistic formatting where text can be entered. Search online or in your word processing software for free templates.
Warnings
- Be sure to ask former families for their consent before providing their information as a reference. Confidentiality and discretion are important when working with families.
- Do not include any personal information like a social security number or a driver's license number. While it is customary for nanny families to require these for a background and driving check, it is best to meet in person first.
