An agency interview is a chance to explain your experience, ask about representation and compare your preferences with the roles the agency handles. Prepare examples that show how you work.
What Agencies Are Evaluating
In an agency interview, the coordinator is assessing several things at once:
- Whether your experience genuinely matches what you have put on your resume
- Whether you can communicate clearly and professionally about your work
- Whether your availability and preferences align with what they are currently placing
- Whether they would feel comfortable sending you into a client family’s home
Before the Interview
Ask which documents are needed for the interview. Prepare the requested resume, references and relevant certifications, and check any driving or work-eligibility requirements.
Check when CPR and first aid must be current. For example, Westside Nannies allows certification upon hire under its published requirements. Confirm the policy of the agency you are meeting.
How to Talk About Your Experience
Be specific. Agencies have heard every generic answer. What stands out is a candidate who can speak precisely about the ages of the children they cared for, the challenges they navigated, the routines they built, and why each position ended.
Prepare a short, clear narrative for each position on your resume. Practice saying it out loud before the interview.
Questions You Will Likely Be Asked
- Walk me through your most recent position, what were your responsibilities and why did it end?
- What age group do you have the most experience with?
- How do you handle a situation where a child is having a difficult day and the parents are unavailable?
- What are you looking for in your next role?
- What is your availability and are there any schedule restrictions?
- Do you have experience with any special needs or developmental considerations?
Questions You Should Ask
Asking good questions signals that you are serious and professional:
- What types of families are you currently working with?
- What does the typical placement timeline look like right now?
- How do you handle situations where a placement is not working out?
- What do the strongest candidates on your roster have in common?
After the Interview
Send a brief thank-you message and confirm any next steps or requested documents. Note the expected follow-up timing so you know when to check in.
While you prepare for agency interviews, keep an eye on active roles on the Nanny Jobs LA board. The job seeker guide explains how to save roles and return to the original agency source.