If you’re under18, this job is ideal especially if you love interacting with children and you're looking for to add experience to your first resume. It’s important however to ensure you stay safe and feel prepared as you search for babysitting jobs. So let’s go over some do’s and don’ts and help you find a babysitting job to apply to!

DO'S

-Search and apply for babysitting jobs by clicking [here on Jobcase] (https://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search). Type in your location, the words “child care” or “babysitting” in the Job Title box, and hit that search button! Apply to any you are interested in.

-Have a parent help you search and also check out the job first before you reach out to any potential employers.

-Take a babysitting class that includes CPR. You can add this to your resume and it will help employers to trust you with their child. Emergencies can happen so it's good to be prepared! Here are some other helpful things you can do to help you [prep] (https://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-a-Babysitting-Job) for the job.

-Consider signing up for [Care.com] (https://www.care.com/). This site allows to to make your own parent monitored account which will help keep you safe. You can also create a profile for each type of job that you are interested in addition to babysitting, such as pet care or tutoring.

-Always have an in person interview at a public place such as a coffee shop or library. Make sure to bring an adult with you or notify them of where you will be meeting the employer. Ask to see an ID so you can confirm the person you are meeting with is legit!

DON’TS

-Avoid replying to any text messages, emails or phone calls from a potential employer who requests that you cash a check, send a money card, purchase an item, or wire money for them. Also NEVER accept money from an employer you haven't worked for or met in person yet! This is a scam.

-Never give out your personal information such as social security number, address, etc.

-Don’t trust a potential employer that asks you to send money for the “needs” of the job. They might reach out with a job offer that seems too good to be true. Once you reply, the scammer may ask you to buy a needed item (like a toy or wheelchair for their child) or claim they're relocating and want to pay you in advance. AVOID these scam conversations entirely and move onto a real opportunity.

I hope these tips were helpful : ) and I wish you good luck with your babysitting [job search] (https://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search). Pass this info along to any teen you know!

....Do YOU have any past babysitting experience? Share your story! How was it?