How to prepare your job interview

Congratulations, we have set an interview for you, please, follow this recommendations o that you are making the best impression firsthand.:biodata_domestichelper_housekeeping

  • Writte down the date of the interview and the employers address and contact data. Make sure you know how to go to the families place.
  • If you have any problem to go to the interview, please, tell our agency as soon as possible so we can postpone to another day. If you do not reach us for any reason, please call the employer to cancel.
  • Dress appropriately: not too much, make-up, medium to low closed toe and heeled shoes, no short skirts or dresses, no cleavage, mild solid colors (black and white is always impressionable), no gum, no sunglasses on the head, no strong perfume or lotions.
  • Bring all your references, letters, identification, residence card, diplomas, certifications so that the prospective employer sees the most positive info about you.
  • Arrive on time and make sure you know how to go on advance.
  • Introduce yourself using your full name and give a firm shake of the hand when you first greet the employer, looking into his7her eyes. Do not face the floor ...
  • Wait for the person interviewing you to direct you where to sit and speak and wait for him/her to sit down before you do.
  • Do not cross your legs, sit tall in your chair and keep very focused on the prospective employer.  Keep your body facing the person interviewing you. Do not fidget around in your chair. Do not have wandering eyes
  • Begin by presenting you, show your resume and diplomas.
  • Answer the questions carefully, with some detail, but never overdoing the answer to the point that you become a "chatty Cathy".
  • Be prepared to ask questions. Employers like the fact that you have questions about the job and family:
    • Description of a normal weekday of the family
    • Character of the children and what pattern of education are they following
    • Daily rutine: household chores, type of cooking, etc.
    • Ask to have a look at the house
    • If the children are in the interview, talk to them and tell them to show their rooms
    • Finally, at the end of the conversation salary, free days and timetable
  • When the interview is over, share with the employer your interest in the position.
  • End the meeting expressing your gratitude for the opportunity and how you look forward to hearing from them soon.
  • Stay in touch with the pagency to be uodated for the decission of the employer.

GOOD LUCK and STAY POSITIVE!