- Anja Borngässer September 21, 2020
Perhaps the most awkward topic to discuss in an interview is the topic of compensation. Follow these tips to guide your pay negotiations to be polite, smooth, and effective.
- Katrin Lewandowski September 21, 2020
Have you been toying with the idea of offering Virtual Care, but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve spoken to a few caregivers and compiled some pointers for you.
- Katrin Lewandowski September 3, 2020
Are you wondering how to get a part-time babysitting job? Follow these 13 steps to find out how to become a great babysitter and land babysitting jobs.
- Katrin Lewandowski September 3, 2020
Knowing what you’re worth, preparing in advance and thoughtfully approaching negotiation will make it easier to get paid the rate you deserve for your care job.
- Katrin Lewandowski September 3, 2020
How do you dress for an interview as a caregiver? Follow our basic dos and don’ts to land that job as as a nanny, babysitter, tutor, dog walker, housekeeper or caregiver for seniors.
- Anja Borngässer August 18, 2020
Many employers are notorious for observing a tough probationary period. Explore eight tips that will help you go above and beyond during your initial months on the job.
- Katrin Lewandowski August 16, 2020
If you’re a caregiver who continues to work or if you’re seeking childcare work during corona time, here are the questions you need to be asking, according to experts.
- Katrin Lewandowski July 9, 2020
We talk about strategies for saving, and show you how to establish a financial planning and saving routine.
- Katrin Lewandowski June 9, 2020
Beat the summer slump and become a successful tutor with these top tips.
- Katrin Lewandowski April 28, 2020
Corona has forced many teachers and tutors to work online. Here is what it takes to be good at tutoring online. Read our tips!
- Katrin Lewandowski March 24, 2020
We will explore six steps to help you maneuver between your various jobs and decrease your work stress level.
- Katrin Lewandowski March 17, 2020
We sum up what senior caregivers and relatives need to know about the coronavirus, and give useful everyday tips to cope with the crisis.
- Katrin Lewandowski February 26, 2020
Are you consistently conducting yourself in a professional manner? We summed up some important points of the caregiver’s job etiquette.
- Katrin Lewandowski January 30, 2020
Read our tips, use our 2020 calendar and start planning this year’s vacation. You have earned it!
- The Care.com Team December 10, 2019
We always tell children to tell the truth, but every parent is guilty of making up a few little white lies to make life easier! Here are some of our favourites!
- The Care.com Team December 10, 2019
Get hired this holiday season and earn some extra money! Follow these tips on finding a holiday babysitting job.
- The Care.com Team October 30, 2019
We examine some of the parenting skills you can learn from a nanny and what they can teach you about your kids.
- The Care.com Team September 4, 2019
We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 traits every babysitter or nanny should have.
- The Care.com Team August 19, 2019
Show how much you appreciate their work and follow our list of 21 ideas to thank your nanny
- The Care.com Team July 10, 2019
You supervise your children’s interactions in the real world, so why not online? The internet can be dangerous, so ensure you know about internet safety for kids.
- The Care.com Team May 28, 2019
You were hired as a babysitter for one reason: trust. Stay away from these seven ‘babysitting sins’ to keep that trust — and keep your job.
- The Care.com Team May 4, 2019
Resigning from a job is never easy and quitting a caregiving job can be a little bit harder – here are 7 steps to quitting your caregiver job.
- sophiemoran March 28, 2019
A guide to protecting yourself while looking for care jobs online.
- Katrin Lewandowski December 10, 2018
Follow our 31 day plan to find a new job! With a tip each day, you can be on your way to a new job in just 31 days.
- Katrin Lewandowski November 20, 2018
Your job search as a pet sitter was successful and now the furry family member is going to be in your care. Here are some top tips on building a good bond with your new charge.
- sophiemoran November 16, 2018
If you think you have all these qualities, then being a senior caregiver might be the right job for you.
- sophiemoran September 11, 2018
Do you seniors in your life that might need your help this fall? Here are some great tips to help keep them safe as the cold weather creeps in.
- kbugbee October 22, 2016
Now is the time to sit down with your nanny and walk through how she can help ease Halloween stress.
- The Care.com Team January 21, 2016
There are a so many nanny training courses to help you boost your CV and nanny skills. Find out here which ones are the most sought after by parents.
- The Care.com Team January 12, 2016
It can be scary when your little one feels under the weather – especially if you’ve not looked after a sick baby before. Here’s how to help them get better.
- The Care.com Team January 6, 2016
How do you boost your daughter’s self esteem so she knows that she is smart, funny, kind – and beautiful? Here are our top tips to raising a confident girl.
- The Care.com Team January 5, 2016
Whether you’re wondering how to hold a baby of your own, or you want to feel less awkward when someone hands you theirs, here are four of the best methods.
- The Care.com Team December 29, 2015
You’re pregnant – congratulations! Here, Care.com addresses the all important question for Nannies, “How do I tell my boss I’m pregnant?’
- The Care.com Team June 18, 2014
Here are some insider tips to writing the perfect caregiver resume to help you find your ideal care job.
- The Care.com Team June 18, 2014
Looking for jobs over the summer? If the thought of working in a new location appeals to you, why not consider searching for a travel nanny job.
- The Care.com Team June 4, 2014
When applying for care jobs the most important tool is your Care.com profile – here are 6 tips to make yourself more hirable with your profile.
- The Care.com Team June 4, 2014
Sometimes with care jobs your wallet needs that little extra boost. If that’s the case then help is at hand! Here are 4 ways to earn more on Care.com.
- The Care.com Team June 4, 2014
Giving your best in the care for others over time at the same rate could mean its time to ask review your pay. Here are 5 steps to asking for a raise.
- The Care.com Team May 7, 2014
During downtime moments it’s easy tolet the time just pass – we’ve put together 7 ways to maximize your downtime regardless of how busy your schedule is.
- The Care.com Team April 4, 2014
First impressions count in the application process and your profile is critical to getting the job. Here are 7 signs your profile needs a professional makeover.
- The Care.com Team April 4, 2014
What can you do to make your application to your ideal care job stand out? Here are our top 10 tips to target your application
- The Care.com Team April 4, 2014
Applying for care jobs doesn’t with crafting a well developed application. Here are some useful tips for following up job applications after hitting send.
- The Care.com Team March 26, 2014
We’ve gathered together tips from several leading career experts to help you ace your next caregiver job interview.
- The Care.com Team March 11, 2014
The working life of a nanny or caregiver can be unpredictable. Here are four potentially sensitive wage discussions and suggestions for solving them.
- The Care.com Team December 10, 2013
Earn extra money as a nanny or caregiver with these useful and effective Care.com tips. Boost your income!
- The Care.com Team December 6, 2013
Having a professional presence on social media is essential when you are job hunting. Here on 8 tips to help you clean up your social media presence!
- The Care.com Team November 6, 2013
Make your Care.com profile stand out with perfect spelling and grammar. Follow this spelling and grammar checklist to make your profile professional.
- The Care.com Team August 14, 2013
Is there always a homework struggle after school? Care.com is here to help with 10 tips for sitters to banish the homework struggle.
- The Care.com Team August 14, 2013
During this back-to-school season, many families are looking for after-school sitters or housekeepers. It’s time to dust-off your Care.com profile!
- The Care.com Team June 19, 2013
The best thing you can do to make a great impression in a nanny interview is to prepare. Here are nanny interview tips to help you do so.
- The Care.com Team June 19, 2013
It’s important to ask the right questions during a senior care interview, and have an in-depth conversation with any prospective employer about their expectations and needs before you accept a job.
- The Care.com Team June 19, 2013
Here are suggestions for things to ask during your housekeeping interview. Use them as discussion points to demonstrate how you are a great fit for the position and why they should hire you.
- The Care.com Team June 19, 2013
At Care.com, we want to help you find a match as quickly as possible. Here are eight secrets for how to use Care.com to find a job fast.
- The Care.com Team June 5, 2013
Are you a nanny or caregiver facing a difficult situation on the job? Here are tips on how to handle 5 of the most common uncomfortable conversations.
- The Care.com Team June 5, 2013
First impressions are crucial. While families are looking for the right fit, nannies and babysitters should come prepared with their own questions.
- The Care.com Team June 4, 2013
Updating your resume can seem like a daunting task. Use this template to make sure you include the right qualifications, applying for a babysitting job.
- The Care.com Team May 15, 2013
Do you have a child care safety plan? A just-in-case checklist that nannies and babysitters can use for those child care emergencies.
- The Care.com Team March 20, 2013
Technology to the rescue! Keep track of kids, schedules, play dates and your life with these helpful smartphone apps.
- The Care.com Team February 14, 2013
Technology is constantly changing. So how can you compete if you’re not the most tech-savvy person? Here are some tips to help you find a great job.
- The Care.com Team February 4, 2013
Are you not getting responses to the jobs you want? Here are tips on how to have a fantastic photo and make your profile stand out the right way.
- The Care.com Team January 29, 2013
Here are 12 ways to improve your caregiver profile, your application and your chances of landing that dream job on Care.com.
- The Care.com Team November 12, 2012
Make sure your new childcare job provides you with both the right work experience and the salary you deserve.
- The Care.com Team November 10, 2012
As a caregiver, it is your responsibility to be prepared for emergency situations. Here’s a guide for what should be included on an emergency list.
- The Care.com Team October 9, 2012
Every child carer can bring a little Mary Poppins with her, using this list of fun and helpful ideas. Here’s how you can always be prepared.
- The Care.com Team October 9, 2012
Get 5 tips to help you increase your job search success rate by making sure your Care.com Canada profile is the best that it can be.
- The Care.com Team September 8, 2012
Promote your services and follow these tips to put your Care.com profile front and centre, so families can find you.
