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The free Hiring Help Checklist

Everything you need on paper while you hire a cleaner, sitter, nanny, pet sitter or handyperson: the steps in order, questions to ask, a reference call script and a plan for the first day.

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What's inside

The job on one page
Tasks, schedule, must-haves, pay range and house rules, written down before you post.
The hiring steps
A tick-box list from planning to the end of week one.
Phone screen and interview questions
Short screening questions plus the core interview questions to ask every candidate.
Reference call script
What to say, what to ask and space for notes on two references.
Candidate comparison
Compare up to four candidates side by side.
First-day plan
The home tour, access, emergency contacts and the week-one check-in.

General information, not legal or tax advice.