WDYT? Is this job for a nanny or a receptionist?

MrsV092207 · March 2009

I have read through the whole thing twice and can't figure out if they are looking for a nanny or receptionist? A nanny who is also a receptionist? I am trying to avoid asking, bc I don't want to look like an idiot who can't figure out a job listing.. but maybe I am missing something!

https://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?cbRecursionCnt=1&siteid=cb_emailrec&APath=1.8.0.31.0&HostID=US&IPATH=JEHNUA&je=myrec&sc_cmp2=10_JobMat_JobDet&Job_DID=J7X37G6SP7KP28G0459&cbsid=ecee6bc0ad03430ca3b7c3e80d7b1249-290845320-R6-4

patrickandkim · March 2009

Sounds more like a receptionist to me.

FrickandFrack · March 2009

Well I don't know. At first I thought it was for a nanny position but then it seemed like a receptionist. Maybe you should just call and find out.

McKenna81 · March 2009

A receptionist with some "kid" experience -- someone who is sensitive to the needs/concerns of parents seeking childcare, and can "talk the talk."

cedens · March 2009

lol what the heck was that?!?!

i am guessing that they are really hurting for applicants so they are "trying" to advertise toward a different population and by comparing receptionist qualities with nanny qualities, they are hoping that they will persuade? haha... it's really strange though...

i actually looked at the ABC nanny website before and contemplated it~ because i loved being a nanny when i was one for a short time after college but it didn't pay enough for me and found another job that paid higher...

so weird!

cedens · March 2009

patrickandkim:
Sounds more like a receptionist to me.

see...i took it the complete opposite way, so i would just call them and ask haha~ the ABC nanny is specific for live out nannies~ and the way they are describing it, it sound like they are just trying to appeal to a different crowd

MrsBeckO · March 2009

cedens:
patrickandkim:
Sounds more like a receptionist to me.
see...i took it the complete opposite way, so i would just call them and ask haha~ the ABC nanny is specific for live out nannies~ and the way they are describing it, it sound like they are just trying to appeal to a different crowd

Ditto. Sounds like they are looking to hire nannies, but are trying to appeal to a different crowd. They are making the comparisons to show "receptionist applicants" that they may me more qualified for the job than they thought. ?

monicalynn1979 · March 2009

I can see why you are confused! Honestly, I don't know. It seems like two job advertisements in one. Seeing as how it is pretty confusing, I would call and ask.

txbabs111 · March 2009

Call them and ask but don't tell them your name. That way you can know and if you decide to apply, they won't know that you called to ask!

Cella_24 · March 2009

I think they are multi tasking, which is a bad thing to do in a classified.

1- the nanny firm is looking for a receptionist

2- the nanny firm is looking for more nannies

MrsV092207 · March 2009

Thanks! I am glad I'm not the only one who is confused by it.. I'm going to try to find a phone number so I can call rather than emailing them - I like the idea of calling 'anonymously'..

Bestsugar · March 2009

looks like there's an option for both. it also looks like they are wooing receptionists into considering being a nanny.

sandyk51306 · March 2009

You can try calling someone at Careerbuilder instead of the company...that way the company will never know.

I used to be an account manager for Careerbuilder and the account managers help write the jobs for the companies. If you call, ask to speak with the RBU account manager group...or ask for the account manager who manages the Nanny company account. Maybe they can point you in the right direction and the nanny company never has to know that you called. Juat my $0.02.

tanya8 · March 2009

sounds like receptionist for a nanny finding service...

Idhreniel · March 2009

I thought receptionist until I got 3/4 of the way through the ad...I think they want former receptionists who want a career change.

Definately the most unclear job posting I've seen.

MrsV092207 · March 2009

larkin220:
Well, the job description says reception, so I am going to go with that. All the responsibilities are clerical. You would be a receptionist for a nanny agency. It looks like most are working w/in the company to become certified nannies. Do you want to be a nanny? It might be kind of interesting...But I would def. say its for receptionist.

Well it's interesting... I am a nanny right now but looking for a new job to start after my baby is born so I can bring my baby with me. OR I am considering an admin job and put my baby in daycare. (I'm not going to nanny and put my baby in daycare.. that would feel too weird). So really, I am interested in either position! lol.. I guess I could apply for both!!

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