How to put nannying on a resume

To put nannying on a resume, follow these steps:

Create a single entry for all of your nannying jobs in the experience section.

Rather than giving each nannying job its own entry, this creates a more readable and digestible way to list your experience as a babysitter. Be sure to include the overall time frame you were a nanny, even if it was for multiple families, or your nannying work was more sporadic.

You should also list the family names you nannied for. If the number of families is too many, just select the ones that you nannied for the longest or the ones you know who would strongly recommend you for employment.

Do not include the families' contact information. You can use them as references if they don't mind, however, in your reference section you should write that all references will be furnished upon request.

When describing your nannying duties be sure to use action words.

Action verbs that may be included are words like cared, created, played, helped, cleaned, coordinated, prepared, and managed. These action words will give the sense that you are a responsible and proactive worker.

Highlight nannying tasks that are relevant to the new job you are seeking.

Your job descriptions, the skills you have, and tasks you have performed should all be geared towards how they apply to the new role you are seeking. Some responsibilities you might want to include could be coordinating children's activities, preparing meals, cleaning, and negotiating pay rates with families.

Seek to use professional language when doing this. For example, instead of saying you "stopped fights between two brothers", say you are well-versed in "resolving conflict situations".

The skills you choose to highlight or strongly emphasize will depend on the job you are applying for.

For instance, if you are applying to a teacher-related position, be sure to include any academic assistance you gave to the child or children you nannied. Did you help with homework or enhance a baby's developmental status through structured play?

These are all important aspects of the job that will translate well into your new prospective role.

Consider using a different job title than nanny.

The title nanny is a touch informal, even though being a nanny is an extremely important job, one in which sometimes you are like a second or third parent.

Jobs where nannying experience is relevant.

There are many different jobs where nannying experience is relevant, especially if the job involves childcare. Here are some job locations where having nanny experience is a great asset:

• Museum

• Church

• Hospital

• Daycare center

• Pre-school

• School

• Physicians office

• Dentists office

• Arcade or min golf course

• Roller rink

• Recreational camp

• Library

• Juvenile corrections facility