Top Au Pair sections that make the best resume
- Header
- Professional summary
- Experience (with numbers & results)
- Relevant skills
- Education
- Certifications
How to write a Au Pair resume experience section
Perfecting the Experience Section: Au Pair Resume Checklist:
- Be careful with bullet points: use no more than 4-6 per position;
- Mention only positions that are relevant to the job you’re applying for;
- List your experience in chronological or reverse-chronological order;
- Highlight your results by using numbers – e.g. percentage increase/decrease in an important metric that’s followed by - your hard work;
- Use action words whenever possible… but more on that below.
We’ve gathered the most impressive Au Pair experience sections from real Enhancv resumes. Check them out for some additional inspiration!
- Organized and led daily educational and recreational activities, resulting in a 30% increase in children's vocabulary
- Ensured children's safety by developing and implementing safety protocols, resulting in zero accidents
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks, adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences
- Assisted children with daily routines, including dressing, bathing, and homework, improving their self-reliance
- Communicated effectively with parents to provide daily updates on children's progress and development
- Improved students' academic performance by providing personalized attention and academic support, resulting in a 40% increase in grades
- Developed creative and engaging educational activities, resulting in increased student participation and enthusiasm for learning
- Collaborated with fellow tutors and program coordinators to assess student progress and provide targeted interventions
- Established positive relationships with students and families, fostering a welcoming and supportive learning environment
- Developed and led engaging educational activities, including science experiments and arts and crafts, resulting in increased camper engagement and satisfaction
- Facilitated team-building exercises and group activities, improving camper communication and teamwork skills
- Managed camper behavior and safety, maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all campers
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to plan and implement daily camp activities and routines
- Organized fun and educational activities for the children, resulting in improved language skills and creativity.
- Managed the household budget for groceries and supplies, saving the family $500 per month.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment, ensuring a safe and comfortable living space for the family.
- Developed personalized lesson plans for students, resulting in a 90% pass rate on standardized tests.
- Implemented creative teaching methods such as games and role-playing, resulting in improved student engagement and retention.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to students and parents, resulting in increased motivation and confidence.
- Planned and executed daily activities, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rate among campers and parents.
- Developed team-building exercises and games, resulting in improved communication and cooperation among campers.
- Managed camp finances and inventory, resulting in a 10% reduction in costs and waste.
- Implemented educational activities that resulted in a 25% improvement in the children's reading skills
- Managed daily schedules for two children resulting in an 80% reduction in tardiness
- Collaborated with parents to establish a positive and healthy routine for the children resulting in improved behavior and sleep patterns
- Managed transportation for two children resulting in a 95% on-time arrival rate
- Developed and implemented homework strategies that improved the children's grades by 15%
- Planned and prepared meals that met the children's dietary restrictions resulting in improved health and well-being
- Planned and executed educational activities resulting in a 20% improvement in the children's language skills
- Prepared nutritious snacks resulting in improved eating habits and health
- Assisted with light housekeeping resulting in a clean and organized living space
PRO TIP
Don't make the same mistake everyone else does. What we mean is, don't list your Au Pair job responsibilities instead of your achievements. Recruiters know what you do. They want to know what kind of difference you can bring to their company. Focus on what you've accomplished.
Action Verbs for your Au Pair Resume
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Writing a Strong Skills Section for Your Au Pair Resume
Do this if you want to make your skills section stand out:
- Check the job advert for keywords and add them to your skills section to pass ATS;
- List only skills that are relevant to the position to keep the hiring manager focused;
- Balance between hard, soft, and technical skills;
- Elaborate on some of your strongest skills in other sections of your Au Pair resume, e.g. the experience section or your resume’s summary.
Top skills for your au pair resume
Childcare
Cooking
First Aid
Housekeeping
Language Teaching
Driving
Activity Planning
Time Management
Communication
Organizational Skills
Patience
Flexibility
Adaptability
Cultural Awareness
Empathy
Problem Solving
Stress Management
Teamwork
Conflict Resolution
Active Listening
PRO TIP
Avoid getting sidetracked by Applicant tracking software by including a tech skills' section matching the job description and your own qualifications.
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Au Pair resume header: tips, red flags, and best practices
Checklist: What to include in your Au Pair resume summary:
- Years of experience;
- Highlight top 3 skills and proficiencies;
- One big professional accomplishment you’re most proud of, that you can tie with the aforementioned skills;
- Use short, direct sentences - but no more than three - to keep the HRs interested.
Resume summary formula:
PRO TIP
Include a link to your portfolio in your resume header. Most companies will require that you include one in your resume, and even if they don’t, it’s an excellent opportunity to directly show them your proudest projects.
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Formatting Your Au Pair Resume
What’s worse than a .docx resume? A resume with a poorly chosen format.
In general, there are three basic resume formats we advise you to stick with:
- Reverse-chronological resume format;
- Functional skills-based resume format;
- Combination (or Hybrid) resume format.
Choosing between them is easy when you’re aware of your applicant profile – it depends on your years of experience, the position you’re applying for, and whether you’re looking for an industry change or not.
The reverse-chronological resume format is just that – all your relevant jobs in reverse-chronological order. It’s great for applicants with lots of experience, no career gaps, and little desire for creativity.
When working with less experienced applicants, we suggest the functional skills-based resume format. It’s great for recent graduates or people with large career gaps. Functional skills-based resumes focus on your personality, the skills you have, your interests, and your education. Ultimately, the idea is to show you’re the perfect fit without putting too much emphasis on your work experience (or lack thereof).
If you’re in the middle or are generally looking to make your resume feel more modern and personal, go for the combination or hybrid resume format. It offers the best of both worlds by combining sections focused on experience and work-related skills and at the same time keeping space for projects, awards, certifications, or even creative sections like ‘my typical day’ and ‘my words to live by’.
Au Pair Resume Formatting Checklist
- Choose the resume format based on your level of experience and the company you’re applying for
- Go for a traditional 10-12p font
- Stick to 1-inch page margins to ensure high readability
- Match the length of your resume to your experience, but don’t go for more than two pages!
To take it a step further, check out how your resume can stand out without leaning too much on the creative side.
