How to Look for a Virtual Assistant?

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How to Look for a Virtual Assistant?

• Thinking of hiring virtual assistants to focus on
  your core tasks? Well, hiring a virtual assistant
  is both exciting and terrifying. If your tasks
  are piling up on your desk, consider hiring a
  virtual assistant.

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Factors- Language and Communication

• Look for a perfect virtual assistant who can
  communicate well both in verbal as well as
  written means. Moreover, having a common language
  is vital for the success of your business.

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Reviews and Testimonials

• Get to know what others have to say about your
  potential virtual assistant. Going through the
  reviews and comments will give you a better idea
  of his/her skills, strengths and weaknesses. It
  would be better if you ask the virtual assistant
  in Mumbai to give some personal references.

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Availability

• You need to understand the fact that not every
  virtual assistant works for a single client
  alone, as each of the virtual assistant might
  serve two or more clients simultaneously. Hence,
  it is better to find someone with an open
  schedule and also be mindful of the time zones
  too.

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Samples and Tests

• While doing the inquiry, ask for sample works if
  you are approaching a specialized virtual
  assistant like a writer or a web designer. Such
  test allows you to assess whether the skills of
  virtual assistant fits your job requirements. If
  it is possible, send the virtual assistant a test
  project on which he/she can work before you hire
  your preferred virtual assistant.

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Conclusion

• At the end of the day, your virtual assistants
  job would not be to respond to emails or
  reorganize your calendar. However, the primary
  purpose should be to get your time and energy
  free so that you have more of both for the
  essential tasks to be done.

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