Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) can feel like searching for a unicorn—someone who’s skilled, proactive, and doesn’t disappear when things get tough. But with the right strategy, you can find a VA who not only meets but exceeds your expectations.
First things first: set a budget for hiring. What’s your cost per hire? How much are you willing to invest in finding the right candidate?
Posting job listings on platforms like LinkedIn, FlexJobs, and Indeed isn’t free—but trust us, you get what you pay for. Cutting corners here can lead to low-quality applicants, wasted time, and endless frustration.
And don’t just post the job—boost it! Test different platforms, analyze where your best candidates come from, and double down on what works.
Because let’s be real—if you’re expecting top-tier talent, you need to do more than post a free listing and hope for the best.
A resume is just a list of what someone says they can do. An interview gives you a glimpse of their personality. But neither tells you the full story.
At ASK2PRO, candidates go through a one-way video response, behavioral assessments, and skills tests.
Think of hiring like a three-part equation:
Because let’s be real—anyone can write “excellent communicator” on a resume, but can they handle an upset client at 8 AM on a Monday? That’s the real test.
Think about the rockstars in your organization. Are they excelling because they had every skill on day one, or because they rolled up their sleeves and figured it out?
When hiring a VA, prioritize soft skills like adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork. You can teach someone how to use software, but you can’t teach them how to have a good attitude (well, you can try, but it’s exhausting).
Hire the person who’s eager to learn, resourceful, and goes the extra mile—not just the one with the prettiest resume.
Madison also shares two secret weapons for spotting a top-tier Virtual Assistant during the hiring process:
Confidence separates an average VA from a great one. A confident VA tackles tasks head-on, navigates ambiguity like a pro, and makes their clients feel secure. If your VA exudes “I got this and I got you” energy, you’ve struck gold.
Even if they’ve never used your specific tools, a confident VA will figure it out. They won’t panic when they see a new system—they’ll roll up their sleeves and make it work. A nervous VA might freeze; a confident one will Google it and have it running before lunch.
Finding a great Virtual Assistant isn’t impossible—it just takes the right strategy. Set a budget, go beyond resumes, prioritize soft skills, and hire for confidence. And if you want to save yourself the trouble, consider partnering with ASK2PRO. Because let’s be honest—your time is better spent on growing your business, not scrolling through endless applications.
Good luck, and may your VA be as efficient as your morning coffee!
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