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How do I find a trustworthy virtual assistant?
The best way to find a virtual assistant is to ask your network for referrals. Just as with any position, people who come with a recommendation are much more likely to have what you’re looking for. Start by posting on LinkedIn, as well as any Slack or Facebook groups for business owners.
How do I recruit a virtual assistant?
Here are 6 steps you can follow to hire a Virtual Assistant:
- Step 1: Document the tasks you want to outsource.
- Step 2: Create a job description.
- Step 3: Post your job description online.
- Step 4: Review applications & schedule interviews.
- Step 5: Give your top candidates a test.
- Step 6: Give the best candidate a trial period.
What kind of work do virtual assistants do?
A virtual assistant is a self-employed worker who specializes in offering administrative services to clients from a remote location, usually a home office. Typical tasks a virtual assistant might perform include scheduling appointments, making phone calls, making travel arrangements, and managing email accounts.
What features should a virtual assistant have?
Good VAs should be flexible and have the ability to adapt to changing work conditions. They should know how to develop a solution and be able to come up with a plan when there is a problem. Trust comes when you understand customer’s needs, respect them and offer relevant services.
What skills do virtual assistants offer?
Here are the main skills of a virtual assistant:
- Reliability. Employers need to know that the people they hire are reliable, especially virtual assistants who are only accessible online.
- Communication.
- Time-management.
- Resourcefulness.
- Self-motivation.
- Organization.
- Creativity.
- Typing.
What should I outsource to my virtual assistant?
7 Tasks to Outsource to A Virtual Assistant
- Calendar & Trips Management.
- Content Management (Blog & Social Media)
- Inbox Management.
- File Management.
- Preparation of Reports.
- Preparing Press Releases.
- Personal duties.
- Conclusion.