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Many first time nanny employers feel a bit adrift in the process. Hiring a nanny is time consuming, requires a good needs assessment, strong organization, access to services for background checking, reference checking and payroll tax advice. Most importantly the family must have absolute confidence in their interviewing skills and character assessment capabilities. These first time nanny employers may want or need assistance in the recruitment process. The levels of available assistance vary, and so does the price of the help. Typical choices include retaining a nanny agency and/or using internet-based recruiting resources.
The experienced nanny employer has less emotional or practical need for assistance with the candidate selection, but time (or the lack thereof) may drive them to retain help anyway.
Families who choose to recruit without assistance have a variety of recruiting avenues they can explore. These include...
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