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Creating a Personal Portfolio: How to Showcase Your Expertise to VIP Clients
Apr 23, 2025
When elite families hire a nanny, governor, or private tutor , they aren’t just glancing at a two-page résumé. They want the Netflix trailer of your professional life: fast-paced  highlights, sparkling testimonials, and proof that you can transform jet-lagged toddlers into violin-playing polyglots who also eat broccoli (occasionally). Enter the personal portfolio : part digital calling card, part brag book, part insurance...
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What to Do If Your Nanny Contract Gets Terminated Suddenly
Feb 24, 2025
Unexpectedly losing your job as a nanny can be stressful and overwhelming.  This could be due to a change in the family's circumstances, financial difficulties, or personal differences. Whatever the reason may be, an unexpected contract termination can leave you feeling lost and unsure of what to do next. The good news is that there are steps you can take to protect yourself financially , professionally, and emotionally. In this...
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5 Common Mistakes Nannies Make in Job Interviews (And How to Avoid Them!)
Feb 19, 2025
Getting your dream nanny job is about more than just experience and your love for children. It’s also about nailing the interview! If you're applying for a VIP nanny or governess job, how you present yourself during the interview can really make a difference in landing the job. Even the most qualified candidates sometimes make avoidable mistakes that can cost them the job. In this blog, we’ll explore five common errors that nannies make in...
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Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Nanny or Tutor CV Right Now
Aug 01, 2022
How do I compile a good CV for a job in nannying, childcare, or education? That's a question that is often asked of us here at JIC . So, counting down in order of importance, here are our top 10 ways you can improve your CV immediately to help you secure a top nanny , governor, or governess job . Let’s get started! Keep your personal and contact information updated and thorough Believe it or not, candidates often...
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