Tips for Au pair Interview questions

March 18, 2019 Host Families

In Au pair Ireland, we have put together a list of some interview questions you might find handy, when looking for your perfect au pair. They cover a wide range of topics including travelling, personal life, driving and working in Ireland.

Becoming an Au Pair

• Why do you want to become our au pair?
• Have you ever been to Ireland before? To Dublin, Cork, Galway or Belfast?
• How does the idea of working in Ireland make you feel?
• What do you think the worst part about working in Ireland as an au pair would be? What would be the best part?
• What do you expect from your job as an au pair?
• Do you like looking after kids?

Travelling

• Do you like travelling?
• Have you ever lived on your own, or travelled on your own?
• How often would you want to travel home if you became our au pair?
• How long do you want to stay, and when would you like to start working with us?
• Would you accompany us on our holiday, and take care of our kids during the holiday?
• What do you wish to do and see in Ireland?

Personal Life

• Tell me about your family
• Do you have any brothers or sisters?
• Do you do any domestic work in your own home? Cleaning etc.
• What are your pastimes?
• Do you smoke or drink? If yes, how often?

Driving

• How long have you been driving?
• Where do you drive, city or country?
• Is your driving licence valid in Ireland?
• Would you be comfortable driving the children to and from school every day?

Working

• Do you like children, and do you have any experience working as an au pair in Ireland or elsewhere? If yes, what were your responsibilities?
• Do you have any references for your au pair experience?
• What was the hardest part of that job? What was the best part of that job?
• What were the ages of the children you were responsible for?
• What do you think children most need most from an au pair?
• What activities or games would you play with my children?
• What would you do if my child wouldn’t listen to you?
• What would you do if a baby wouldn’t stop crying in their crib after ten minutes?
• How would you discipline a child who is being naughty?
• Have you been in an emergency situation with a child in your care? If so, what happened and how did you respond?
• Would you help us with light housework?
• Are you okay with our family’s house rules?