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  • SilverSabre25
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2010
    • 7585

    CL Response--Vague

    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?
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  • Blackcat31
    • Oct 2010
    • 36124

    #2
    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.

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    • SilverSabre25
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2010
      • 7585

      #3
      Originally posted by 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.
      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...
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      • spinnymarie
        mac n peas
        • May 2013
        • 890

        #4
        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!

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        • Blackcat31
          • Oct 2010
          • 36124

          #5
          Originally posted by SilverSabre25
          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....

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          • SignMeUp
            Family ChildCare Provider
            • Jan 2014
            • 1325

            #6
            Originally posted by SilverSabre25
            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

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            • SilverSabre25
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2010
              • 7585

              #7
              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!
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              • SilverSabre25
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2010
                • 7585

                #8
                Originally posted by SignMeUp
                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....
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                • SignMeUp
                  Family ChildCare Provider
                  • Jan 2014
                  • 1325

                  #9
                  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 ::::

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                  • SilverSabre25
                    Senior Member
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 7585

                    #10
                    aaaaand interview scheduled! That response worked like a dream. I'm glad I asked though...my first instinct was just just schedule the thing.
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                    • SignMeUp
                      Family ChildCare Provider
                      • Jan 2014
                      • 1325

                      #11
                      Originally posted by 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.
                      happyfacehappyface

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                      • spinnymarie
                        mac n peas
                        • May 2013
                        • 890

                        #12
                        Hurray!

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                        • EntropyControlSpecialist
                          Embracing the chaos.
                          • Mar 2012
                          • 7466

                          #13
                          Glad it worked!!

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                          • TwinKristi
                            Family Childcare Provider
                            • Aug 2013
                            • 2390

                            #14
                            Good luck!!!!

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                            • Sugar Magnolia
                              Blossoms Blooming
                              • Apr 2011
                              • 2647

                              #15
                              Yay Silver!! Did you do two ads? If so, which on did they respond to?

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