During the interview stage, asking the right questions and evaluating the responses
Interviewing an Indian domestic helper or indian maid can usually be a tricky process, whether you are a local or an expat in Singapore or pretty much anyplace else in the world.
During the interview stage, asking the right questions and evaluating the responses can significantly influence whether or not a candidate is suitable for employment with your family.
Here is a list of more than possible questions to ask a indian domestic helper, maid, or even a nanny during the first and second interview because your own family dynamics and needs differ from those of the next family.
Create your own interview checklist/answer sheet for each interview by picking and choosing the questions you like. You should have a clear idea of what you desire before the interview.
For instance, my family values being able to cook well, whereas another family might be more concerned in childcare. Prioritize your needs before beginning the search. You are welcome to use any of the questions below in your own interviews or to print out this list.
What aspects of Singapore do you find attractive?
Why do you need or want to work as a housekeeper?
How do you see the future?
You have how many children? Did you rear your own children?
Explain your past work history.
Have you ever worked somewhere else outside Singapore?
Do you know where the bus and train lines are? If not, are you able to research the transit routes online?
How do you spend the cash you make?
What are you most skilled at?
When do you typically get out of bed? When do you go to bed at night.
How frequently are the bathrooms cleaned? Wash clothes? Iron? a new set of sheets?
What routines do you follow to maintain cleanliness in your home?
What routines do you use to keep your kitchen clean?
Do you know how to wash your hands? What kinds of things would you wash by hand?
What time of day do you prefer to iron most often?
What do you like to cook the most? Please provide the recipe.
What kind of kitchen equipment can you operate?
Have you ever fed a baby in a bottle? Could you please describe the steps involved in preparing the bottle?
What are some techniques you employ to help the infant get to sleep if he has trouble doing so at night?
What should you do if your mother is not present and the baby won't stop crying?
Do you know any lullabies or nursery rhymes? Tell me a handful of your favorites, please.
Have you ever driven children to school? Do you pick up students at the bus stop? Bringing children to events?
After school, what kind of snacks would you provide a kid?
What kinds of things do you do with the kids?
Have you ever worked with a bedridden person? What were some of the responsibilities you had to handle?
What do you enjoy most about dealing with senior citizens? What do you dislike the least?
Have you ever had pets of your own or worked in a household with pets? What kind of animals?
Regarding your day off, are you flexible? Which day would you prefer to take off?
When do you typically leave on Sundays and when do you return?
Are there any particular foods that you must avoid or avoid being around?
Do you have any food allergies?
Do you intend to marry soon?
