A lively thread on the Nursery World forum has highlighted how candidates coming forward for interviews - particularly those who are young and inexperienced - are not equipped to shine. Getting the right job in today's market can be a challenge, and it is in the interest of everyone concerned that interviewees take the time to prepare.
The interview process places pressure on managers as well. A wrong decision about someone can damage the nursery's operation and cost them time and money.
To ensure their recruitment decision is sound, many managers are increasingly requesting that potential employees spend some time in the nursery, interacting with the children and staff.
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