{"id":10949,"date":"2023-03-31T16:49:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T20:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/?p=10949"},"modified":"2025-11-21T18:59:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T23:59:16","slug":"au-pair-matching-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/au-pair-advice\/au-pair-matching-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Finding Your Host Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Congratulations! Your au pair application has been accepted! Your profile is live and available to interested families. You eagerly await notifications from host families excited to speak with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you just sit back and wait? No way! Here are some of our best tips on how to prepare and manage the au pair and host family interview process to find the right host family for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/1-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/1-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/1-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/1-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/1-1.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be alert!<\/strong> Be sure to check your email and log into your<a href=\"https:\/\/app.aupairusa.org\/users\/sign_in\"> Passport <\/a>account daily. It\u2019s important to be responsive when you receive an interview request. The quicker you answer messages, the sooner you could be interviewing with your potential host family!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check out their profile!<\/strong> Take some time to learn about your interviewing host family before you meet. Read their profile. Look at their photos. Research their location. Not only will this information help you determine if you\u2019re a potential match, it will likely create some questions you\u2019ll want to ask them during your chat. Remember to also be open-minded. Don\u2019t reject the opportunity to get to know the host family on a call based on any information you read in their profile.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare questions in advance!<\/strong> Speaking of questions, don\u2019t show up to your interview without them. Having no questions can make you appear uninterested or not very excited for the opportunity to become that family\u2019s next au pair. If you\u2019re finding it hard to think about what questions to ask, check out this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairusa.org\/au-pair\/resources\/interview-questions\/?_gl=1*pcw1rk*_ga*MTQxOTUzODUxMy4xNjc3MTc0Mzc3*_ga_2H7QPPMD99*MTY3ODczMTQ1Ni41OTguMS4xNjc4NzMxNTAxLjE1LjAuMA..&amp;_ga=2.209593234.142294649.1678719001-1419538513.1677174377\"> au pair interview resource<\/a> we\u2019ve developed. <em>Bonus tip-specifically use the names of their children in your questions; don\u2019t just say, \u201ckids\u201d or \u201cchildren\u201d.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/3-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/3-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/3-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/3.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Have a quiet, distraction-free space!<\/strong> It\u2019s important to be focused and attentive during your interview. Ensure you\u2019re in a quiet space with a solid internet connection. Don\u2019t try to do the interview while you\u2019re commuting home from work or in a room where family or friends are coming in and out. You may feel a little nervous, so try to eliminate distractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smile!<\/strong> Did you know nonverbal communication (body language and tone of voice) accounts for 93% of how we communicate? In this case, you don\u2019t need to stress about English not being your first language or stumbling upon a word as you answer a question. Do your best and don\u2019t forget to smile, make eye contact and speak with enthusiasm while talking. These small elements will go a long way in your conversation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/2-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/2-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/2-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/2-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/2-1.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Send a thank you message!<\/strong> It\u2019s a good idea if you enjoyed your conversation with the family to let them know afterwards. A simple message from your Passport account thanking them and expressing your appreciation for the interview can go a long way. Additionally, it\u2019s just good manners to thank people for their time and the opportunity to connect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Follow up!<\/strong> If you haven\u2019t heard from a family you spoke with and want to talk to again, don\u2019t be shy, follow up! Families can be very busy, especially if they aren\u2019t currently hosting an au pair when they interview you. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask if they\u2019re still interested in matching or talking again. The worst thing that can happen is they say no, and then you can focus your time and energy into finding the right host family for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The interviewing process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, so it\u2019s important to be patient. The most important thing is to match with the best host family for you. The au pair program is all about cultural exchange, so be sure to make the decision with an open mind and heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got questions or need support during the interview process, be sure to check out<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairusa.org\/au-pair\/resources\/interview-questions\/?_gl=1*pcw1rk*_ga*MTQxOTUzODUxMy4xNjc3MTc0Mzc3*_ga_2H7QPPMD99*MTY3ODczMTQ1Ni41OTguMS4xNjc4NzMxNTAxLjE1LjAuMA..&amp;_ga=2.209593234.142294649.1678719001-1419538513.1677174377\"> this resource<\/a> or contact our Au Pair USA matching team. We can\u2019t wait to welcome you as an au pair in the USA!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations! Your au pair application has been accepted! Your profile is live and available to interested families. You eagerly await notifications from host families excited to speak with you. Should you just sit back and wait? No way! 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