How to run a paid trial day
A paid working trial shows you more than any interview.
Before
- Agree the hours and pay in writing; pay at least your state's minimum wage, plus overtime rules if it runs long.
- Give a short brief: routines, allergies, house rules, emergency numbers.
During
- Stay nearby for the first part, then step out for a while.
- Watch how they engage: do they get on the floor, follow your routines, keep the children safe?
After
- Ask the children (if old enough) how it went.
- Ask the candidate what they'd change. Good nannies ask questions.