The Au Pair profile on AuPair.com is more than just your CV and cover letter. An appealing profile is the key to a successful Au Pair search! Let Host Families and Au Pairs know why you are the best candidate!
You have already registered on AuPair.com, created a profile and are looking for some tips and hints on how to create the ideal profile? Read the article below.
What does a profile consist of?
| Contact details | E-mail, phone number, address, social networks, etc. This contact information helps us getting in touch with you. Your contact details are displayed to your favorite users by default . For security reasons, AuPair.com will never share your email address. You can always change privacy settings in your profile. You can either hide your contact details or display them to almost all of our users. |
| Personal details | This block contains information about you, your education, language knowledge, special diet requirements, etc. This is a brief overview of your person. |
| Au Pair/Host Family job profile | Here you can describe your perfect match, countries you are interested in, working hours, experience and other details related strictly to your childcare experience abroad. |
| Additional details | This is one of the most important parts, where you can address your future Au Pair or Host Family by writing a letter about you, your family, hobbies, why you would like to be a part of this program and other important details. If you are an Au Pair, try to write in your future Host Family’s language even though it might be hard. They will probably appreciate the effort and get an idea of your language skills! If you are a Host Family, describe your family, your daily routine, the Au Pair’s future accommodation and working schedule. This way, the Au Pair will get an idea of your expectations. Try to write in a friendly way. Use easy grammar so Au Pairs can understand everything, even if their language skills are not that good yet. |
| Search criteria | According to your search criteria, AuPair.com will create a list of recommended users and send it to you as soon as any new application meeting your search criteria appears. |
| Media | To make your application more visual, add some pictures. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousands words. Pictures will create a visual impression of you. |
Profile tips
For Au Pairs
There are many different types of families, but they all have one thing in common: they are looking for someone to help them look after their children. Despite your language skills, we recommend you to sound as responsible and caring as possible. Try to show a lot of interest in the family’s children as the relationship develops. The Au Pair program is an exchange program where you will be part of a unique experience abroad. Though you will receive a certain amount of pocket money, this should not be your main goal in any case.
For Host Families
Make sure the offer is interesting enough. Show the Au Pairs that you would like to get to know their culture and that they will become part of your family. This way the Au Pairs feel you will do your best to make them feel at home.