information for au pairs > hints for letters and references > au pairs home page > why be an aupair > what is an au pair > your duties > what happens next > hints for letters and references > application hints for letters and references We have listed below some hints on what to include in your family letter, about yourself and from your referees when writing references: hints for the letter to your family about yourself Please write your letter in English and in your own handwriting.To include: Your name, address and telephone number in capital letters Your personality, interests, hobbies and ambitions Your parents occupation and if you have any brothers/sisters Explain where you live Your education Childcare experience Have you been working, if so, where and for how long Why you want to be an au pair - your hopes, wishes, Plans for the future Please remember to sign and date the letter the following may help when you ask for a reference Please ask the referee (reference writer) to write in capital letters. To include: Name, address and telephone number of referee (reference writer) Duties undertaken by the au pair Why he/she is suitable to be an au pair How well he/she works How you know the au pair How long you have known the au pair Please ask the referee to sign and date the reference. family info  l  au pair info  l  useful info  l  downloads  l  links  l  contact