How to Put Babysitting on a Resume

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Add a single entry for all your babysitting jobs under the "Experience" section.. Use the title "childcare provider" to sound more professional.. Describe your babysitting responsibilities using action words.

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Add a single entry for all your babysitting jobs under the "Experience" section.

Step 1

Add a single entry for all your babysitting jobs under the "Experience" section.

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Use the title "childcare provider" to sound more professional.

Step 2

Use the title "childcare provider" to sound more professional.

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Describe your babysitting responsibilities using action words.

Step 3

Describe your babysitting responsibilities using action words.

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Emphasize tasks that are relevant to whatever job you're applying for.

Step 4

Emphasize tasks that are relevant to whatever job you're applying for.

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Include CPR and first aid certifications under the "Skills" section.

Step 5

Include CPR and first aid certifications under the "Skills" section.

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List specific or unique situations that you've handled.

Step 6

List specific or unique situations that you've handled.

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Add any subject-specific tutoring experience as a skill.

Step 7

Add any subject-specific tutoring experience as a skill.

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Remember to include "soft skills" like time management and multitasking.

Step 8

Remember to include "soft skills" like time management and multitasking.

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Create a "References" page or section on your resume.

Step 9

Create a "References" page or section on your resume.

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Determine 3-5 people who will speak highly of your ability and character.

Step 10

Determine 3-5 people who will speak highly of your ability and character.

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Get permission from your references before listing them on your resume.

Step 11

Get permission from your references before listing them on your resume.

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Include contact information for each of your references.

Step 12

Include contact information for each of your references.

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