We are having maid interviews this weekend. Which questions do you ask when you interview a helper?

You can ask some of these questions: - Has she taken any first aid courses (if yes, when and with whom? If no, whether she knows any basic first aid)? - Can she cook? What’s her favourite dish? How did she cook it? - Is she married, and does she have children? (Can also ask about her husband’s occupation and whether he is supportive of her decision to work overseas) - Why did she choose to come over to work in Singapore? Ho does her family feels about it? - What did she do in her previous employment? How many kids did she took care of, what were your duties, how many people did you live with, how big was the house you had to clean, etc. - What is her favourite chore? Does she follow any cleaning schedule? If yes, what is her routine like? - Does she have any experience with taking care of children (if applicable)? - If she is transferred, what was the reason for the transfer? Any references? (ask if you could speak to her previous employers) You can also give her some background of your family, how many people staying in the house, things you will expect her to do (especially if you have baby or children) and ask if she feels that she is able to work for your family. Good luck!