Brain Dumps For All

7 steps to hiring quality outsource professionals and virtual assistance.

1. write a job ad

• bullet point task
• Skills and attributes you’re looking for
• Ethical, passion, certified

• Write a great Job ad (title) that Stands Out
• Headline and subhead
• Tell a story, make it personal with pictures / video of the team member.

2. Advertise the Job

• Jobstreet.com
• bestjobs.ph -
• remotestaff.com.au -
• odesk.com -

3. Use a Questionaire

• Send ad responders to a questionaire – surveymonkey.com
• Ideally, how many hours a week can you work for me?
• when are you avilable?
• what hourly rate?
• why did you apply to this position
• One question related to job.

4. Simple Task

• Give small task related to job post. Look for quality and speed.

5. Pre-screen

• Ask for resume / cover letter
• Filter on English level and attention to detail.

6. Interview

• Schedule Skype with webcam -
• Webcam shows quality internet connection and personable level.
• Ask about work history. “A” players love to talk about their past!!
• What are you strengths? What are your weaknesses?

7. Trail

• Give someone a one month trial, to ensure they like you, and you like them.