Tips For Choosing a Dynamic Virtual Assistant on Elance
February 28th, 2010 |
When you’re in need of a fabulous virtual assistant, it’s important that you choose the right one. After all, you’ll probably be working together quite a bit in the future, so ensuring that the match is well made is important. Below are some tips for ensuring that you’re choosing the best virtual assistant on Elance.
Create a List - Make a list of all the things you’ll need your virtual assistant to handle for you. This can be used for collecting your own thoughts as well as letting potential bidders know what you’re looking for. Whether it’s just emails being answered or a great deal more, it will help you find the right VA. Then, post your project on Elance.
Compare Qualities - As the freelancers submit proposals on the virtual assistant job, compare the different features and qualities with the prices they’ve listed. This will help you determine which virtual assistant is the right one for you. Narrow your choices down to a few different VA’s, and contact them via Elance’s phone system.
Speak with Them Personally - It’s important to speak with your narrowed-down choices before you hire one. This will give you a little bit more information as to the personality of the virtual assistants and which one you would be most likely to work well with. Ask them questions, including what hours they’re available for work, how quickly they’d be able to respond to e-mails, if there are any hours or days they are not available and anything else that you need to know in order to hire them.
Set a Trial Period - Create a small trial period with the VA you’re most considering hiring. It might be one day or a few hours’ worth of work. This will really give you the chance to see your virtual assistant in action and will allow you to determine whether he or she really is the right one for you. It may also give the VA the chance to see whether working for you is something he or she really wants to do. Offer to pay them for the work, of course, and see how it goes.
In conclusion, by creating a list of the things you need, comparing the qualities of the virtual assistants, speaking with them personally and setting a trial period, you can really narrow down your choices. By taking these steps, you can ensure that you’re hiring the most dynamic virtual assistant for your needs and your own personality.
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