How to Interview a Pet Sitter
If you are looking for a pet sitter to care for your animals while you are not able to, you want to be sure that you choose the right person. This person will have access to your home when you are not there and will be responsible for caring for the pets that you love, so be sure to choose wisely.
- Choose a pet sitter that has experience with the type of pets that you have. You want to be able to feel comfortable leaving your pet with this person, so be sure to ask them what experience they have with this type of animal.
- Ask them for a list of personal and business references and make sure that you take the time to call them. You can learn a lot about someone by checking their references and also verify the experience that they have as well.
- Decide if the personality of the person you are interviewing is going to mesh with that of you and your family. It is important that you feel comfortable with the person who will be caring for your pets when you are away.
- Be upfront with the person you are interviewing and establish the base rate of pay that you are offering as well as the hours and days that you are in need of their services. You want to be very clear on the terms of the contract so that there is not a disagreement later on.
- Ask the person you are interviewing if they have any questions that they would like to ask. Give them the opportunity to talk and you will be able to tell a lot about their personality as well. Clearing up any questions up front is a good idea and will help you both to know that the person being interviewed is a good match for the job.