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I need a job but nobody will hire me
So I took a course on babysitting/kidsitting. I talked to multiple people in my neighborhood about it. Most of them said that if I took it they would hire me. So I took the course but now that I have the certificate nobody will hire me. I am afraid to put up flyers because I heard about how some people call the numbers and pretend they have kids to babysit but then they are like perverts and end up like kidnapping they babysitters. I want a job but noone will hire me. What is a good but safe way to get the word out that I'm certified and avalible to work?
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Surely you have aunts and uncles that have kids (cousins) that can never go out on Fridays because there kids. So ask them if they would like to hire you every 2 weeks or something. Hoped that I could help thanks bye!
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I suggest the website called The Sitter's Weekly.
It's a free online guide to babysitting - includes advertising advice, babysitting rates, flyer ideas, how to handle the children, etc.
It's located at [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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hey, I understand how your feeling. I babysit and the way I got started is by babysitting my teacher's kids. it became a pretty regular thing- every time she needs a sitter she calls me. Also, she's set me up with her sister's kids and even the kids friends. its about networking, having people you babysit for to recommend you to other people who might need your services.
also, maybe babysitting for your family might get the ball rolling. like for an aunt so something.
hope my suggestions work out for ya. :)
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If you still live with your parents then put up flyers to were they have to come to your house so you csn babysit there kids at your house with parent supervison help.
- Samantha White a 14yr old
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Try the American red cross. you can register in your area and other parents can get a copy of those names. Also you can try babysitting websites. you can put your profile and experience on them. Nobody can get that information unless they are paid subscribers. when you go for an interview make sure you put together a resume with references even family or friends you have babysat for. If you aren't already get CPR/ first aid trained that is the first thing parents will look at. With the American red cross there is a babysitting program that you can go through to help you get all you will need and information you will need for babysitting. Don't get discourage. It may take a while, however you will find the perfect family.
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If you still live with your parents then this is what I do I put up some fliers then if someone wants me to watch there kids they have to bring their child to my house so theris parent supervision
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Are there kids in your neighborhood? I'm guessing so. If you see them outside with their parents outside, or walking by, mention it to them. Say, "Hi, I'm *name* and I just took a babysitting class. I'm now certified, so if you ever need a babysitter, I am definitely available."
Other than that, place fliers in a friendly environment. Don't put them up somewhere people with kids don't go where creeps might go, but rather places like a daycare. And make sure to mention you ARE certified, that always looks good ;]
-Laura. (16-f)
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Look in you're hometown newpaper, under wanted, and you can havethem checked out.
HEALER
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First off, how old are you? Most parents want people who are older since people tend to equate age with reliability. Typically 12 is the starting age.
Secondly, they may not know you well enough to trust you with their kids. Or perhaps they do not think you're the right person for the job, maybe due to lack of experience. But most likely, they already have reliable babysitters.
I don't see anything wrong with putting up flyers. I think you should ask your parents to mention your babysitting services to their friends. And if you have friends who already babysit, offer to be their back-up babysitter.
If someone wants you to sit, but you do not know him or her, have a parent come along before accepting the job offer. That way if there is a real problem, you'll have an adult to protect you.
Once you get your first gig, they should keep rolling in. I'll use this analogy: would you really want someone to cut your hair if she's never used scissors before? OK, lame analogy I know. But doesn't that make sense?
I hope this helps.
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