34 House Sitter Interview Questions
March 25, 2013
General Background of the Candidate
- What interested you in this type of work?
- What do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
- What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
- Do you have a current position and why do you want to leave?
- What are your expectations for your next position?
- What are your long-range goals? House Sitting and You
- Why did you choose to become a house sitter?
- What qualities do you have that make you a good house sitter?
- What do you enjoy about this type of work?
- How many years of experience do you have with house sitting?
- What do you find the most challenging/interesting part of house sitting?
- Do you have any pet allergies?
- Are you willing to care for a home with a dog and/or cat?
- Would you be willing to care for these animals on your visits?
- Are you willing to work in a home of a smoker?
- How often should you be visiting a home in a week?
- What can you do to make a house look lived in?
- picking up flyers and papers
- turning radio off and on
- shovelling snow if needed
- cutting/watering the grass if necessary
- opening and shutting the drapes/blinds
- turning inside and outside lights off and on
- Would you be willing to water the plants inside and outside?
- Are you willing to collect our mail?
- Are you available for short/medium/long-term absences of the owner?
- Do you feel competent to manage the thermostat in the home?
- Are you willing to regularly check that major appliances are working properly?
- What would you do in the case of a power outage? Skills of Candidate
- Do you know how to shut off the water in a house in case of emergency?
- Do you keep records of necessary tasks done daily, weekly, and monthly in each client’s house. - Are you familiar with managing an air-conditioning system?
- Are you familiar with sump pumps?
- What would you do if you found water in the basement?
- Have you ever maintained an outdoor pool?
- Would you be willing to clean and maintain a pool?
Employment Details
- When would you be available to start a new position?
- What salary are you seeking?
- Can you provide two current references with phone numbers?
- How do you feel about a trial period; how long should this be?
- What hours do you expect to work each week or bi-weekly?
- What are your holiday expectations?
- What emergency numbers are essential for us to leave you in order for you to feel comfortable looking after our home?
- Would you be willing to sign a contract? Concluding Remarks
- What would you like to say about yourself and this position to conclude this interview?
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