When searching for your next Nanny or Governess role, it’s natural to focus on impressing prospective families. However, many candidates overlook one of the most important professional relationships they’ll have during the recruitment process-their relationship with their recruitment consultant.
At Kensington Nannies, we’ve spent over 40 years successfully matching exceptional childcare professionals with families across the UK and internationally. Throughout that time, we’ve seen first-hand that candidates who build a strong, professional relationship with their consultant often enjoy a smoother recruitment journey and access to some of the most sought-after opportunities.
So, why does making a good impression on your recruiter matter so much?
- Your Consultant Is Your Professional Representative
When you register with Kensington Nannies, consultants become your advocate. Before a family ever speaks with you, they’ve already spoken with us.
Families rely on our judgement, not just to shortlist candidates with the right experience, but to highlight individuals who will integrate well into their home. A strong first interaction allows us to speak about you with credibility and conviction.
- Professionalism Starts Before the Interview
Your first interaction with a recruiter tells us a great deal about how you’ll present yourself in a professional household.
Simple things make a significant difference:
- Responding promptly to emails and phone calls.
- Arriving on time for interviews or video meetings.
- Providing requested documents quickly.
- Being honest about your experience and availability.
- Demonstrating enthusiasm and a genuine passion for childcare.
Families looking for professional Nannies value reliability above almost everything else. Showing these qualities from the outset allows your consultant to recommend you with confidence.
- Communication Is Key
Recruitment is rarely a one-way process.
The best candidates keep their consultant updated throughout their job search. If your availability changes, you’ve accepted temporary work, you’re travelling, or your circumstances have shifted, let us know.
Likewise, after interviews, sharing honest feedback helps us better understand what you’re looking for and allows us to identify future opportunities that genuinely suit your goals.
Good communication builds trust and trust leads to stronger placements.
- Authenticity Matters More Than Perfection
Many candidates worry about saying exactly the right thing during registration.
In reality, we’re looking to understand the real person behind the CV.
We want to know:
- What motivates you?
- What age groups do you genuinely enjoy working with?
- What type of family environment brings out your best?
- What are your long-term career aspirations?
Being authentic helps us match you with families where you’ll thrive, rather than simply securing the next available position.
The strongest placements happen when both the nanny and the family are the right fit.
- Be Open to Advice
One of the greatest advantages of working with an experienced consultant is receiving honest guidance.
Sometimes this might involve refining your CV, improving your interview technique, adjusting salary expectations, or highlighting transferable experience that you may not have considered.
Our role isn’t simply to fill vacancies, it’s to help you build a successful long-term career.
Candidates who welcome constructive feedback often progress more quickly because they’re continually improving their professional presentation.
- Reputation Travels
The private childcare sector is surprisingly well connected.
Families speak to one another. Consultants maintain long-standing relationships with repeat clients. Positive experiences often lead to recommendations and future opportunities.
Professionalism, kindness and integrity leave lasting impressions.
Equally, poor communication, unreliability or a lack of preparation can unfortunately have the opposite effect.
Every interaction contributes to your professional reputation.
- Remember: This Is a Partnership
A successful recruitment process isn’t about trying to “pass” an interview with your consultant.
Instead, it’s about building a partnership based on trust, transparency and mutual respect.
At Kensington Nannies, our consultants invest time in getting to know every candidate because we believe successful placements are built on much more than qualifications alone. We take pride in understanding your strengths, career ambitions and personality so we can introduce you to families where you’ll genuinely flourish.
When you view your consultant as a long-term career partner rather than simply someone finding you a job, you’ll often discover opportunities that you may never have found on your own.
Final Thoughts
Making a good impression on your consultant isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being professional, honest, responsive and authentic.
At Kensington Nannies, we are invested in finding the right fit for both our candidates and our families. Presenting yourself thoughtfully allows us to do that job to the highest standard—and to support you in finding and achieving in your next role.
