December Tip of the Month
Dec 12th, 2008 by ANI
We’ve had a lot of questions lately regarding the appropriate dress for household interviews. Determining what to wear can be tricky as jobs in the domestic setting do not always follow conventional professional guidelines. Here are some basic guidelines to keep in mind:
For the first interview, the safe choice is to dress “business casual,” as first impressions are very important. At the same time, you do not want to wear something that is so formal that it doesn’t give you mobility to get down and interact with the children. A nice pair of slacks and a nice top or collared shirt is a good option.
If the family does invite you back for a second interview or a “working interview,” then a nice pair of jeans and a nice top is appropriate. Since you will be interacting with the children more, you need to wear something that will allow you to easily get down on their level and play with them. Avoid dangling earrings and necklaces that the children can grab a hold of and pull.
Keep in mind that the first impression you make is one of the most important things when meeting potential employers, and first impressions can never be erased!
Great suggestions. I find that trouser jeans, a white button down and sweater works perfectly. It’s tailored enough to look professional (studs and nice belt and shoes help) but jeans… so you can get right on the floor with the kiddos.