CL Response--Vague

[SilverSabre25]

I don't *think* it's spam (not ENOUGH info for that, ) but I want to tactfully ask for more information before we set up an interview...what's the best way to do that?

[Blackcat31]

Why not say that you are looking to stream line the search process for everyone have a list of PRE-interview questions for them to answer so you can better assess whether or not you can meet their care needs BEFORE setting up an actual interview?

Present it as a way to save time (theirs) and aide them in their search for care since nothing ****s worse than interviewing a family that isn't a good fit.

[SilverSabre25]

Why not say that you are looking to stream line the search process for everyone have a list of PRE-interview questions for them to answer so you can better assess whether or not you can meet their care needs BEFORE setting up an actual interview?

Present it as a way to save time (theirs) and aide them in their search for care since nothing ****s worse than interviewing a family that isn't a good fit.

Hmm, that could work. I don't know what to ask though. (I **** at anything interview related, I really do, I hate it)

And actually IMO the ****IEST thing is when you interview a family that seems like a GREAT fit and they basically say they are going to use you and then you NEVER hear back...

[spinnymarie]

I ALWAYS email back with questions - namely, What are you looking for in a daycare? How would you describe your parenting style? (plus others if their original email was confusing - how old is your child, gender, start date, hours of care)


Answers to those first questions are usually vague but if they say we are looking for something, i dunno, organic, I know I won't fit the bill right away and can stop right then!

[Blackcat31]

Hmm, that could work. I don't know what to ask though. (I **** at anything interview related, I really do, I hate it)

And actually IMO the ****IEST thing is when you interview a family that seems like a GREAT fit and they basically say they are going to use you and then you NEVER hear back...

How about something like this...

What care hours are you looking for?
Are your work hours flexible or rigid?
Has your child been in care before?
What are those experiences? Positive and negative?
Will PRE-paying be something you can budget/work in to your finances?
Do you have reliable back up for days in which the child care is closed or your child is excluded?
What are your expectations for child care? Academics? Quality care?
Are there any allergies in the family?
Is your child social?
What social experiences has your child had away from immediate family members?
Are you looking for a long term or short term placement?
What are your family's routines at home for eating, sleeping and discipline/guidance?


That's all I got off the top of my head....

[SignMeUp]

And actually IMO the ****IEST thing is when you interview a family that seems like a GREAT fit and they basically say they are going to use you and then you NEVER hear back...

There are so many people like this now. Don't take it personally.
It's them, not you happyfacehappyface

[SilverSabre25]

BC I like a lot of those for our in-person interview

I went with a really basic, "tell me about yourself and your child, and what kind of care you're looking for" response. Felt right this time. I hope it's an actual person and not either spam or another provider.... :/ I neeeeeed kids!

[SilverSabre25]

There are so many people like this now. Don't take it personally.
It's them, not you happyfacehappyface

Yeah I know. But it still ****s! I just want to know WHY they are rejecting me, kwim? I can change! I'm flexible! But I can't fix what I don't know is wrong....

[SignMeUp]

I know, I know. I am just trying to give you advice so that I can take it myself :: It is tough when that happens. But I learned a while back that I am not comfortable chasing after someone. If they don't want to be here, I don't want them to be here. I'm not nobody's second best ::::

[SilverSabre25]

aaaaand interview scheduled! That response worked like a dream. I'm glad I asked though...my first instinct was just just schedule the thing.

[SignMeUp]

aaaaand interview scheduled! That response worked like a dream. I'm glad I asked though...my first instinct was just just schedule the thing.

happyfacehappyface

[spinnymarie]

Hurray!

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Glad it worked!!

[TwinKristi]

Good luck!!!!

[Sugar Magnolia]

Yay Silver!! Did you do two ads? If so, which on did they respond to?