Why hire a Filipino virtual assistant?
Filipino virtual assistants are known for being hard-working, respectful, resourceful, reliable and loyal. Most of them are good english speakers, so they can understand you. The labor cost in the Philippines is also cheap, so you can save a lot of bucks for your business expansion.
What are the thing you need to know?
In the Philippines, the 2 major websites where you can hire the best filipino virtual assistants are Upwork and OnlineJobs.ph.
1. Put up a job post.
Be specific and reasonable.
Specified all the requirements you need for the job like the skills, tools they will be working on with, expectations, work schedules, the compensation you are willing to offer and instructions how to apply.
In this way, your potential applicants would have a clear picture of what you are looking for. It can help you save time as well as theirs.
2. Message Applicants
After you post a job, it's the start of the waiting game. You will start to receive proposals from interested applicants. Scan their profiles carefully and make sure they are qualified.
Send a message to the ones that seem to be qualified for the position and give them a sample project that they can complete. Now, the people who can complete the sample project will move on to the next step.
3. Interview them.
Now, here is where you will know them better. I think this step is the most important stage especially if you are looking for person/people for a customer support position.
You can determine if their communication skills and personalities would be suitable for the job.
Here are some questions you can ask:
- What are your previous job experiences related to the position you are applying for?
- Do you plan to do the job for part-time or full-time?
- What working hours would be preferable to you?
- Are you looking for a short-term projects or a long-term career?
- What is your salary expectation?
Note:
*Be aware of the time difference. Be clear of the time when setting an interview.
4. Hire the most qualified person.
Well, if you reach this stage then 'CONGRATULATIONS'. You are an official employees of the most awesome virtual assistants in the world.
Okay, your job doesn't end here. You need to orient them about your company and expectations. Also, provide an initial training so they would learn your system and how you want things done.
Remember:
*Treat your virtual assistants with respect. They can also work for someone else. If they leave, you need do the hiring process and training again.
Hey, here's is an example of a KICKASS VIRTUAL ASSISTANT.
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