To
make sure that this job is the right one for you.
How
to get the best advantage for you at your interview:-
Dress
smartly, looking the best for the interview.
Ensure
you arrive in good time, but do not be too early.
Take
with you things that may assist you in your interview (C.V, examples of activities
that you may have done with children).
Try
to be aware of the facts and find out all you can abut the job before you go.
Ensure
that you show a real and genuine interest in the children.
Make
sure that you do see the children before accepting the job and never judge the
children by what you see in this short period of time.
Remember
that the parents would be your bosses. Are they pleasant, easy to get along with?
Would you be able to work with and for them?
Always
make sure that you discuss basic issues with them - duties, eating habits, hours,
special needs, flexibility.
Try
to make a check list of all the things you wish to be covered in the interview.
Do not be afraid to ask if you can run through some of the points with them to
make sure you have a clear picture of what the job entails.
Discuss
pay- making sure that you are aware of whether the salary is net or gross, Tax
and national insurance is paid for you. What holidays you are entitled to - weeks
per annum and are you paid for your holidays.
