As with any job, the key for a successful interview is preparation. Here are some helpful hints and tips from Tinies to help you prepare.

However, the most important thing is to try and relax and be yourself.

How should I prepare and how should I dress?

• Plan your route. It is important to plan for the interview and to ensure that as part of the planning that you know exactly where you are going. Always obtain clear instructions regarding the location of the house, with the exact address and telephone number of the family you are visiting. Make sure you have a map or A-Z with you, and plan your route before you leave as it is difficult to find a house name or number in the dark. If you become lost or delayed, ring to let the family know. Our advice is to arrive 10 mins early for your interview.
   
• Detail of the job. Make sure you know from Tinies the exact details of the position and the name of the children.
   
• Smart appearance. Your appearance should be clean, smart and tidy. If you wear piercings or jewellery, we advise that you keep these to a minimum. If you know you are going to be playing with the children, then be sure that you are dressed comfortably.

What should I take with me?

• Contact details. Take the details of the family, and a map or A-Z of the area so you can find the address.
   
• Documents. Have all your relevant documents with you, in a smart folder or file. The parents will have received your CV that Tinies have prepared. If you have a portfolio of your own documents, we would advise that you take it along with your certificates, written references etc.

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