The initial phone interview provides us with the opportunity to screen the applicant. During this first step we ask certain key questions such as their job experience in the U.S., their legal status in this country, ability to speak English and driving capabilities. We would not invite a candidate for an interview that doesn't meet the above minimum criteria.
If the applicant passes the initial phone screening, we require that an application be completed where the person would disclose all the details about their past employment history, qualifications for the job, and verifiable references. During this personal interview which normally last for about one to two hours, we make every effort to identify areas of strength and weaknesses in the person including, but not limited to, past experience, stability on prior jobs, education, personality, energy level, etc. Part of the process also includes making copies of available documents identifying this person as well as letters of recommendations, school diplomas, certificates, etc.
Upon the applicant leaving our office we proceed to thoroughly verify their references. Since Florida is a transient society and many people have come from other states and/or countries, we go as far as calling other countries for references. Prior to being sent out on interviews with families, we do criminal public records searches on applicants to make sure you are interviewing top quality candidates.
Once an applicant is chosen by the family we conduct a national background check. Background checks are expensive and cost an average of $75 to $200 per state per person and for this reason; we refrain from conducting a national background check until a family is ready to make an offer of employment. We forward a full report to you prior to your employee's start date.
