How do I create the best au pair profile?

Creating a great online au pair profile is very important in finding your perfect match. You must pay special attention to your profile as it is the first impression of you to the families. Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression.

Express yourself clearly. Explain to the prospective host families the reason you want to be an au pair. Do you want to experience a new culture? Do you love children? Do you have special interest in their mother language? What are your plans when you go back to your home country? Answer these questions to introduce yourself to the families.

Explain your childcare experience. Do you have any experience taking care of children? What is the age group you are most comfortable with? Have you been an au pair before? What kind activities you would do with the children? Can you follow the families way of raising their children? Families would want to know about your comfort level with children, especially if they have younger children.

Upload your picture. Picture is worth thousand words! Families want to see you. Upload a clear picture of yourself when you register. Don't forget to smile. Remember, it is better to upload your picture early on. Some families may not pay attention to a perfectly good profile if they don't see a picture.

List your special skills. Families love to share your culture. That is the main reason most families host an au pair. Make sure that you mention your culinary skills if you can cook. Can you play any sports or musical instruments? Are you willing to share your skills and talents with your host family? Tell them why you would make a great au pair and why they should hire you.

Get your references ready. Most au pairs have some type of childcare experience. Some au pairs have younger siblings or cousins whom they have looked after. Some au pairs even have professional experience with children. Ask your old employees or families for written references. Families may feel more comfortable if you provide them references. If you don't have any childcare experience, you can ask your teachers or employees for references. It will put families at ease if you are willing to provide them with references. Remember, children are their most precious possesion and they want to make the right decision.