In my book, the best Virtual Assistants are usually the ones who are the first to follow simple instructions. When hiring, have them do a work test prior to the interview- you can specify this work test in your initial job ad or email the candidates who look promising based on therir CVs.
Email them to call your office and leave a voice mail introducing themselves. The VAs should include answers to the following questions:
Email them to call your office and leave a voice mail introducing themselves. The VAs should include answers to the following questions:
- Why they want the job?
- How much is their current pay rate?
- How many working hours are they available?
The most likely scenario is you will have a number of potenial applicants unable to follow your simple instructions. Some will email you back instead of calling, some will ramble on unprofessionally. Others will be unable to articulate themselves propersly (here you will be able to determine if they speak English very well or not). And of course, the diamond in the rough or the best catch will be able to deliver what you asked and more. Doing such a test will save your the headache of re-hiring a VA later on, finding the person most suitable for your company has to start from the get-go. Best of Luck!
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