Would you let this girl babysit your child?

Question

i have been browsing craiglist to find a new job.

i have found a couple ads and i have responded to them with an email like this, from the sounds of it would you hire me or at least interview me.

please awnser my question and tell me why you would or would not hire me

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Hello, my name is jannette. I'm a 17 year old high school graduate, looking for a job that i can look forward to going to everyday. I currently work at a tanning salon, since august of last year, but looking for a job with a set schedule. I have watched over multiple kids but mostly family and friend's children. I know i don't have very much experience but i have taken classes, and soon will be certified in CPR, i also have one or two references. I have a reliable car and a regular drivers licenses, i have a clean background, and next fall i will be attending a Jr college to get my AA in criminal justice, so that i can become a police officer. I'm a ADHD child so i constantly have to have fun and stimulate my mind as well as others around me, I'm a science freak and i love to learn, on the last CAT test for high school i scored 90% better then every other student in my grade in California. I also love kids and animals, and I'm very responsible. I know I'm not exactly what you are looking for, but you have to start somewhere right? I know i would be perfect for this job, I'm the all American girl, who is sweet, fun, and reliable.

if you are interested please email me back

I have inclosed a few pictures of me

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Answer 1

ever one sounds good in their own ad.  if was  looking for some one to baby set every now and then while i go out for a few hours,  then i would ask family or friends if they would mind or if they know any one that might be good. if  was  looking for full time baby setter 5 or 6 times a week for 8 or 10 hours a day then no i would not hire you.  17 is still to young for that much responsibility for that long of a time.  i know a lot of people use C/L but i myself would never hire some one to work for me at, in , or on my home, and for sure i would not hire a baby setter off C/L. I HAVE HEARD TO MANY HORROR STORIES form others and on the news.  no parent should take that big of a chance with their children safety.  i would like to say you are a very pretty girl. you appear to be every thing you say and im sure you are sweet,. have you ever thought about working in a day care center. i would not have any problem with you being in charge of my childs day care class. .....good luck

Answer 2

Hey Jannette, I would definitely go with Lisa's wording for the e-mail. It sounds much more professional and leaves out some of the unneccesary detail. Unless you feel that your ADHD would infringe on your ability to do your job properly, then I wouldn't tell them about it. They would probably have a negative association, and it won't go in your favour. I would also drop the pictures. They don't help to make you look mature and responsible. Good luck!

Answer 3

yes but  please take out the ADHD part of it the people do not need to know that about you until you r hired by them but u do not have to let them know eather

Answer 4

heck no, looks like a home wrecker. daddy's gonna love, momma's gonna regret

Answer 5

I suggest that once you turn 18 you first get a job a local child care center or preschool. That way you will have a little bit more experience behind you. You might even be offered babysitting jobs with the parents there if the center allows it. After you get more experience you can out that in your resume if you still choose to work for a family on a full time basis. i would also get the CPR certification along with First Aid training. If you get a job with a center they will more than often pay for it since it will be required.

When you are ready to look for something else include your strings and you desire to work with children. Taking education classes is always a plus. Besides it should increase your rate of pay. I wouldn't include alot of personal information in you ad or your resume. It isn't anyone's business anyway. Nor would I include your picture. You never know who is looking at it. Better to be safe about that. If someone is interested in you they should want to talk with because of your qualifications.

Answer 6

Cut out the ADHD part, there's too much misinterpretation possibilities with that.

But all in all, I like it.

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

PLEASE do not mention the ADHD, it's not necessary.  Also, do not put that you don;t have much experience, especially since you just put that you have watched over multiple children.

Answer 9

i would hire you, but to be honest don't mention your ADHD to them at all, some parents think absolute Hyperactive and you don't need that from them at least not yet you could let them know later on after you actually got the job, that shouldn't be mentioned before the interview.Good luck on the job!

Answer 10

Back when my kids were little--yes. But they're not anymore.

Answer 11

Well, I don't have kids but you can babysit me anytime, cutie

Answer 12

1. Use correct capitalization

2. Cut out stuff that isn't necessary, i.e. the ADHD thing, the scoring 90% better thing, don't say that you have to start somewhere, is the science freak part really necessary?

3. Don't use pictures that make you look "hot" as some people might see it, it kind of looks like you're at a party, so maybe one of you looking more responsible? i.e. you in a higher-necked shirt maybe, and at a playground or something?

4. Good job on mentioning CPR, responsible, love animals & kids, that you have taken classes, reliability, fun, sweet...

I think I would hire you if I had kids because of the reasons given in (4), the other ones are just feedback. :) Have a nice day

Answer 13

Don't mention the ADHD, leave out the science part (freak has a negative connotation) and your scores. I would take out "I know I'm not exactly what you're looking for..." Don't give them any insecurity like that. Say" I can provide references". I would leave out the last line as well. If you want my version of this, e-mail me.

~Lisa

Edit: Never mind. I fixed it anyway. hehe. Here you go:

Hello,

My name is Janette and I’m a 17-year-old high school graduate. I’ve worked at a tanning salon since August of last year but now I’m ready for a change. I'm looking for a full time job working with kids, preferably with a set schedule. I have experience caring for children and references are available upon request. I have taken (what kind of classes?) and I will soon be certified in CPR.  I am also a fantastic student with a reliable car and a clean background. I love kids and animals. I take my responsibility as a caregiver very seriously. Please e-mail me with any questions.

Edit 2: don't include the pictures.

Answer 14

i would hire u, but i if i were u, i dont think i would be saying u should hire me b/c i have ADHD and i am always active.

Answer 15

I think you are very pretty and look sweet and nice. I would not give that much information though. Just going through the ad, I would leave out the fact that you want a job to go to every day. Some parents might not want that, might want a flexible babysitter. Put in that you have classes in caring for children and experience taking care of them. That you have reliable transportation. Leave out the ADHD, that worries people. As long as it's under control you don't need to tell them. They don't need to know your plans for the future or that you did well on your tests. As I parent, I want someone who is responsible, caring, fun, good-natured. I just think you are giving out TMI. Give people the points they need to know and leave it at that.