Is it appropriate to bring a gift for the children at the final nanny interview?

Question

I am meeting with a potential family and have a question. The two boys I will be caring for will be meeting me and I was wondering if it was appropraite to bring them a small gift? Do I bring the mom a small gift also?

I just do not want to show up empty handed. I really like them and want to give them something for their time.

Let me know what you think!

Thanks!

Answer 1

brown nosing will get you nowhere..

it would be more meaningful if you brought the gifts after you got the job.

Answer 2

I agree with the others.  It will seem like you are trying to buy the affections of the children or bribe the parents.  It would be more appropriate to send a card after the interview thanking them for considering you for the position and telling them how much you enjoyed spending time with their children.  Throw in something specific about the time that you spent with the children.  This will seem more sincere, especially if you really do like the family, and it will also set you apart from anyone else that they have interviewed.  Then, after you have heard whether or not you got the position, it would be more appropriate to bring a gift on your first day.  

Answer 3

i would say no but then make something simple like candy would be ok. you don't want to look like your sucking up. if they like you they will hire you.

Answer 4

Make it simple it helps breaks the ice of things something to nice will make it look like you are trying to hard.

Don't bring the mom anything that would be over doing it.

Give it to them at the end of the interview not before

Answer 5

I would not bring anything to the interview.  I would wait until you get settled in with the family before you offer any gifts

Answer 6

I don't think its appropriate. I would feel like the prospective nanny was trying to manipulate my child's feelings. Even if you aren't. It sounds like you are really thoughtful, and that will come through. A gift isn't necessary and might be awkward. You wouldn't bring a gift to any other kind of interview. They should be equally thankful of your time and interest in their family. If you get the job, then you might think of expressing your gratitude with something small like homemade baked goods, or something you made the kids might like--that you could show them how to make.

Answer 7

Even though your intentions sound of good heart, It really wouldn't be appropriate as these people at this point are strangers and the parents may feel offended if you do this as it may be portrayed as trying to buy the chidren's affection, and brown nosing the parents, and also not a good way to start a new job if you were to get it, as it sends the kids the message that they will get things from you all the time. and the parents might not like that. IF you get the job maybe a small present would be ok to break the ice with the children but permission from parents first would be the most appropriate thing to do.