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Two Lists You Should Have Ready Before Interviewing Virtual Assistants

May 31, 2010 by sophiezo 4 Comments

When you are ready to delegate to a Virtual Assistant, there are two lists you should create for yourself before you choose VAs to interview. The process of hiring a Virtual Assistant can be scary and confusing. There are two lists you can create to help that process go as smoothly as possible once you get to the interview stage.

The first list you need is a detailed list of tasks you wish to delegate to the VA you will hire. This list should contain specific ideas and processes you need done. The more details you can include the easier it will be for a VA to confirm their ability to perform the task. This list will also help you know what to look for when researching which Virtual Assistants to contact for interviews. You can check their website to see what services they provide to be sure they provide the services you need.

The second list you need should be the qualities and expectations you have for your ideal Virtual Assistant. You have a list of qualities and expectations for your ideal clients. You should have the same for the VA you want to work with. Your Virtual Assistant should be a good fit for you just like your clients are a good fit.

When you interview potential Virtual Assistants, you can ask questions that will allow you to see if they have the qualities you need as well as their ability to meet your expectations. Knowing their business model and work ethic is key to making sure you can receive the service you require.

Filed Under: Delegating, Outsourcing, Time Management, Virtual Assistant Tagged With: Delegating, Hiring a VA, Outsourcing, Virtual Assistant, Virtual Services, Virtual Team

Comments

  1. Josh Chandler says

    June 1, 2010 at 7:03 am

    Sophie,

    Thanks so much for compiling this information. As a virtual assistant, I think I’ll try and use this list to my advantage, should really help give me a greater perspective on the client’s needs.

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • SophieZo says

      June 1, 2010 at 8:24 am

      You’re welcome! I think it’s a great idea to use these lists to get a better perspective on your clients’ needs. Thank you for commenting on this post.

      Sophie

      Reply
  2. Heather Villa says

    June 3, 2010 at 1:52 am

    This is really great advice. Hiring a VA can be scary and daunting to someone who has never been through the hiring process before. This is really great advice and I am sure that many people will use it as a tool for their hiring process!

    Great blog post!!

    Reply
    • SophieZo says

      June 3, 2010 at 8:48 am

      Thank you!

      Sophie

      Reply

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