1. Lesson 2: The Business of Babysitting Babysitter's Training

2. Getting Started The first step towards getting started in the babysitting business is talking with your parent/guardian Your parents’ rules and expectations for you as a babysitter: Where? When? How often? For whom? Babysitter's Training

3. Can you think of any babysitting jobs that might require special skills or extra experience? Babysitting— For infants. For several young children. For several hours. For children with special needs. At night. Babysitter's Training

4. Getting Started (continued) What are some other things you should discuss with your parents each time you leave to babysit? The phone number and address of the job. The details of your babysitting job. A reminder that you will call before you leave the job. Check-in times and transportation details. A code word to use if you feel unsafe or threatened. Babysitter's Training

5. Selecting and Keeping the Best Babysitting Jobs for You What are some safe ways you can find babysitting jobs? Ask parents, relatives and neighbors. Have trusted adults give out your business cards. Talk with other babysitters. Babysitter's Training

6. Selecting and Keeping the Best Babysitting Jobs for You (continued) Networking Business cards Resume It is unsafe to post your resume, business cards or personal information on— Public bulletin boards, such as in grocery stores or coffee shops, or on the Internet. Babysitter's Training

7. Selecting and Keeping the Best Babysitting Jobs for You (continued) What is a resume and how is it used? Brief, written summary of skills, qualifications and experience along with some personal information. You can give it to people who may be interested in hiring you. Babysitter's Training

8. The Interview Why should you interview with the family before accepting a babysitting job? To find out if you are right for the job. To find out if the job is right for you. Babysitter's Training