Hello
sorry, only just saw this. Below are our questions - i know it's a lot but believe me, did clear the wheat from the chaf
YOU
Who’s idea was it that you become an aupair?
What is your biggest concern or fear about becoming an au pair?
What three words would your friends use to describe you?
What Employment Experience do you have? How long did you work there and why did you leave.
Tell us about your education
UK
Why do you want to come to London?
London is a busy city and everyone travels by public transport. Are you confident enough to travel and find your way around? (in your personal time)
How do you plan to spend your time when you’re not working?
How do you plan to make new friends?
What do you think is most exciting thing about coming to the UK as an au pair?
When you go clubbing do you prefer to go with a large group or only with your best friend?
What are your plans when you finish being our Au Pair?
HOST FAMILY
What do you need from a host family?
What are your expectations for the home that you will live in as an au pair?
What kind of role do you want to have with the children?
How would you go about these roles?
Do you want to be like a roommate or do you want to be like a member of the host family?
How do you plan to take care of our daughters?
What activities can you do with DD2 when she is home?
FAMILY
Tell us about your family
What is your best and worst memory of your family life?
What values did you parents teach you as being most important in life?
How do you handle conflict with your parents or siblings/ family?
How does your family feel about you becoming an aupair?
How do you feel about leaving your family for a year?
Describe a typical day for you at home.
Do you have a boyfriend? How does he feel about your decision to become an Au Pair? How do you think you’ll handle being away from him for a year?
PERSONALITY & CHARACTER
Are you a morning person? Are you able to start your day early?
How much sleep do you need to feel rested?
How often do you smoke?
Do you prefer wine or beer?
What is your biggest strength and biggest weakness?
Have you had any lengthy illnesses in the past?
Do you like to schedule your day or be spontaneous?
What is your favourite way to spend Friday or Saturday night?
Have you ever travelled without your family? Where did you go?
Are you religious? Is religion important to you?
HOUSEKEEPING & FOOD
Do you have a housekeeper? Do you have duties at home?
Please explain what your duties are
How do you like to keep your room at home?
Have you tried different types of food that are not from your country, perhaps in a restaurant?
What are your favourite foreign foods to eat?
Do you like to cook?
What are your favourite foods to make?
Have you cooked a meal in the last seven days? What were they?
Do you have dietary restrictions / requirements?
Is there any food you do not eat / will not prepare?
Do you eat spicy food? Do you cook spicy food?
THE ROLE AS OUR AUPAIR
Can you commit to a full year with us?
We are strict on timekeeping and will require you to be too – is this a problem?
What types of lunch would you prepare for yourself and DD2?
If I need to work late one day and you need to cook dinner for the girls – what would you cook? Please give 3 simple dishes.
How do you plan to spend your time when you are not working?
If you are unhappy with any aspect of the role when you are here, how would you resolve it?
HTH