Do You Have Any Questions for Me? Career Development

At the end of every interview, the question above is typically asked in one variation or another. Don’t underestimate the importance of it! Having questions for your interviewers shows intelligence, competency and your interest in the company. If you’re not sure what type of questions to ask, here’s a list of a few great ones to help get you started.

1. Could you describe what a typical day at this position would be like?
2. What did the previous employee at this position go on to do?
3. What do you like best about working for this company? Worst?
4. Is there any training provided, and which industry books do you recommend I read to help me excel at this position?
5. Who would you say are the the company’s biggest competitors and why?
6. How and with whom will my performance be evaluated?
7. Are there any opportunities for advancement in the future?
8. When can I expect to hear from you?
9. Could you describe the ideal candidate for this position?
10. Do you have any reservations about me or my qualifications for this position?

Aim to ask 2-5 questions at the end of the interview. As part of your interview prep, gather a list of about 8 possible questions to ask and memorize them. A lot of the time, most of your questions will answered during the interview, which is why question #10 is always a good go-to question.
Finally, make sure that you  ask questions that you really are interested in hearing the answers to. Never ask a question just for the sake of asking or because you believe it is what you are supposed to do.
What questions do you like to ask employers at the end of an interview?

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Career Development in Home Child Care

Many people who work in the home child care business usually don't think about career development when it comes to their job. Usually the person who has a home child care business got into the field in the first place because they wanted to stay home with their own child or children and thought it would be a good way to make a little money in the process. Of course, being a home child care provider is also a business, so thinking about career development is essential to success as the home child care provider.
One way the home child care provider can approach career development is by taking child care class or educational classes. There are many different classes that can make your home child care business more effective and help you provide the best service to the children you can. Consider taking classes such as child development, child psychology, or behavior management courses. Then you will better understand your young charges and be able to give them better care.
Career development plans in home child care should also include some business classes. You are operating a home business and you want to develop the most efficient system you can to keep track of your finances, billing, and other business tasks. Many community colleges offer one day courses for the home child care provider which can make career development a snap!
Another way to look at taking additional courses for developing your home child care career is to take online classes that are offered in an increasingly more common way by many different schools. These online classes can be taken at your convenience and the coursework can be completed on your own time. When you are taking care of many children, this can be very good for you because you can take tests and study while they are napping or when they go home.
The Internet has become a great career development tool as well. Simply looking for information online qualifies as career development for the home child care provider. Look for information on home child care as well as support groups that have other child care providers as members so that you can have the knowledge of more than just one person.
Career development in the home child care business is just as important as in any other career. You will want to be the best business person you can be. Approaching it from this point of view will make you effective and a much better child care giver than you ever thought of before!

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