Defining YOU
Before you begin your job search, negotiate a salary / benefit package or ask for a raise, it’s crucial to take the time to examine YOU. Without a clear understanding of what you have to offer and what may stand in your way, you simply cannot be an effective negotiator. In this workshop, you’ll…
* define your personal and professional strengths.
* outline how your current responsibilities translate into nanny-related skills and possible benefits to employers.
* reframe real and perceived stumbling blocks (e.g. several 1 to 2 year jobs, being overweight, kids in school during day).
* redefine weaknesses as strengths or frame them to lessen their negative impact (e.g. being fired, limited scheduling flexibility).
* outline the challenges you’ve met and the problems you’ve solved.
(This workshop is included in the purchase of our Developing an EXTRA-ordinary Portfolio, Top Notch Interviewing Skills workshops. DO NOT PURCHASE this class if you are purchasing a workshop listed above )
Purchase Individual Class ($8) Purchase Ready, Set, You're Hired! ($35)
Developing a Job Wanted Description
To find the job you want, you first have to have a clear vision of what that job looks like. In this segment you’ll explore and define…
* the responsibilities you’re comfortable taking on and the ones you’re not.
* the type of family you’d work well with and the type you want to avoid.
* the type of work environment that will support your caregiving and employee style.
* the salary and benefit package you need.
You’ll also learn how to set priorities within your job wanted description. Although there is no such thing as a perfect nanny job, by understanding what you must have, what you must avoid and what you can be flexible on, you’ll find a job that offers a generous salary / benefit package and a work environment you’ll be happy in.
Purchase Individual Class ($8) Purchase Ready, Set, You’re Hired! ($35)
Developing an EXTRA-ordinary Portfolio
A job search portfolio is one of the most effective, yet one of the most overlooked, tools for setting yourself apart from the competition during a job search. A first-rate portfolio is more than a collection of documents; it’s a dynamic representation of who you are personally and professionally. In this workshop we’ll focus on developing a portfolio unique to you. You’ll learn how to…
* write a compelling personal narrative.
* unclutter your resume and highlight job accomplishments through detail sheets.
* streamline information so what is most important is most remembered.
* present information in an eye-catching and creative way.
* create a portfolio that will expand the number and quality of families interested in interviewing you and pave the way for landing that just right job.
* develop a unique search tool that allows you to conduct a broad based search while protecting your privacy.
This self paced workshop focuses on developing a job search portfolio, one that is used to land the interview and set the stage for getting the job. This type of portfolio is very different from the scrapbooking portfolio many nannies bring to the face-to-face interview. If you don’t currently have a search portfolio to use in your next job search, don’t miss this opportunity to create your own!
Purchase Individual Class ($22) Purchase Ready, Set, You’re Hired! ($35)
Top Notch Interviewing Skills
Top notch interviewing skills have become a necessity as the job market tightens and the competition heats up. This segment will show you how to turn the typical nanny interview into an opportunity to showcase your unique talents and experiences. You'll learn how to…
* effectively use the phone interview to prescreen parents, ensuring the families you interview with in person meet your job requirements.
* accurately assess a family's stated and unstated needs.
* customize your sell to each individual family.
* recognize conversation cues so you can address parents’ hidden questions and concerns.
* translate your personal and professional strengths into benefits for the family.
* use stories and examples to engage the parents emotionally.
* comfortably sell yourself without feeling like you’re bragging.
* set the tone and pace of an interview.
Purchase Individual Class ($18) Purchase Ready, Set, You’re Hired! ($35)
Interviewing and Referencing a Family
You’re not just looking for a position that fits your salary and benefit wish list; you’re looking for a position that you’ll be happy in. One that provides an enjoyable work environment and a positive nanny / family relationship. To find that job, you need to thoroughly interview prospective employers. In this segment you’ll learn…
* how to effectively script an interview to cover the six essential areas of discussions.
* how to ensure that the issues that are important to you are covered during the interview.
* how to tackle the tough issues with sensitivity.
* what red flags to watch out for and how to respond when they come up.
* how to get the information you need while maintaining a friendly, casual tone.
Talking to a family’s references gives a unique and insightful perspective of a prospective employer. In this segment you’ll learn…
* what type of references are available and the advantages of each one.
* how to ask prospective employers (or their agent) for references.
* how to address the issues that are important to you.
* how to address areas of concern from the interview with the parents.
* how to handle red flags that come up.
* how to go back to the family with concerns that come up during a reference.
Purchase Individual Class ($12) Purchase Ready, Set, You’re Hired! ($35)
The Results Driven Job Search
To get the best position, today’s nanny needs to be a savvy job searcher. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the ins and outs of working with placement agencies, online job sites and other job sources, to develop a strategy that lets you conduct a broad based search while protecting your privacy and to effectively advocate for yourself and your interests. We’ll also discuss the biggest mistakes nannies make during their job search and how to best avoid these pitfalls.
Purchase Individual Class ($8) Purchase Ready, Set, You’re Hired! ($35)
Tricia, NYC first-time nanny
There was great practical advice in the text of the lessons for constructing a professional-level portfolio, and for organizing the information in a way that highlighted my childcare-related strengths and experience in my various positions. I found the "Position Details" page particularly effective, with the letter of reference pertaining to that position attached behind each one. The critiquing of my drafts (of the various sections) was also extremely helpful to me in making the portfolio the best I could create. I credit this portfolio with landing my current, excellent job. I was the only candidate that my boss even wanted to interview, and after I accepted the job she told me she had planned to cry if I hadn't accepted it.
Janice St. Clair, founder Boston Area Nanny Support Group
I thought I was a great interviewer. But these classes taught me how to be a whole lot better. Now I know how to really sell myself to parents.
Tammy, Dallas nanny of 10 years
I hired Lora to coach me during my job search because even though I have a childcare degree and over 5 years experience, I wasn’t getting the job offers I wanted I didn’t want a job at the same level of my last job. I wanted to move up in my career. Money wasn’t the most important thing but I wanted to make what I was worth. She helped me see the mistakes I was making and helped me become proactive during the interview process. I now work with a great family as their nanny / family manager and I’m making more money than ever before!
Tara, San Francisco nanny of 5 years
Because she’s worked with parents for years, Lora knows what they’re looking for when hiring a nanny. She really is our industry’s hiring expert. Lora's helpful and personal advice and counsel makes me turn to her time and time again. I have referred many nannies to her as well as many families and will continue to do so. Thanks Lora!
Sue Downey, co-founder of Philly Nannies and Vice-President of the National Association for Nanny Care
After a really bad experience during my last job search, I was very reluctant to use an agency again. This class made me realize that I can find a job without using my local agency. And not a low paying job with a horrible family which is what my ex-agency told me I’d end up with by searching on my own. Thanks!
Sarah, Chicago nanny of 3 years
I didn’t think these classes would help me because it looks like you work with more experienced nannies. But you never made me feel like I was asking a stupid question or wasn’t a real nanny just because I was new. I wanted to let you know I’ve found a great job that I love. The mom told me I had better interview skills than all the other more experienced nannies she talked to. I told her I had a lot of help!
Molly Sue, St. Louis first-time nanny
FAQ
How do the on demand classes work?
What are coaching calls and when are they available?
Does Lora Brawley offer private coaching?
How much does the whole Ready, Set, You’re Hired! program cost?
How much do the individual classes cost?
I’d like to have one of these workshops presented to my group or business. How does that work?
Q. How do the on demand classes work?
A. After you purchase an individual class or Ready, Set, You're Hired! program, you'll be taken to a receipt page that includes a link to the class's handout or the Ready, Set, You're Hired! booklet. Simply click on the link and download the publication. Once you’ve reviewed the materials, simply click on the class link included in your email receipt and listen to the class through your computer speakers or download it in MP3 format. Every class is available on demand, 24/7.
Q. What are coaching calls and when are they available?
A. Each individual class and Ready, Set, You’re Hired! purchase includes access to our group coaching calls. These calls give you the opportunity to receive personalized advice from Lora Brawley, the trainer. If you’ve purchased the Ready, Set, You’re Hired! program, you’re welcome to attend any call within 6 weeks of your purchase. If you’ve purchased an individual class, you’re welcome to attend an call within 3 weeks or your purchase. Click here to review the group coaching call schedule.
To participate in the call, simply dial the phone number listed on your purchase email receipt. You’ll be connected to what is best described as a large conference.
There is no additional charge from AllAboutNannyCare.com for this call. However, you will be charged your phone company’s regular long distance call charge.
Q. Does Lora Brawley offer private coaching?
A. Yes, a 45 minute session is $40. This is a discounted rate only available to nannies.
Q. How much does the whole Ready, Set, You’re Hired! program cost?
A. The program costs $65 and includes access to all calls, a detailed workbook, access to a Yahoo! portfolio development and job search skills development discussion group, and 6 weeks of group coaching calls. You save over $225 off retail price!
Q. How much do the individual classes cost?
A. The fee is listed after each class description above.
Q. I’d like to have one of these workshops presented to my group or business. How does that work?
A. Lora Brawley offers all workshops via live teleworkshop or in person. This is a great way for support groups and placement agencies to provide professional development to the nannies they work with. Costs vary depending upon location and length. Contact our office at 253 517-8025 or info@AllAboutNannyCare.com for more information.
