How To Hire a Virtual Assistant | Upwork

Feeling overwhelmed with work? Consider hiring a virtual assistant on Upwork to get the help you need. You can hire virtual assistants with different types of skill sets, like administrative tasks or bookkeeping, to help manage your workload. Entrepreneur and content creator Cynthia Edem @PiecesofOnye shares the signs that you need a virtual assistant and breaks down the steps for hiring a virtual assistant, from writing a job description to evaluating candidates.

Chapters
(0:08) How to hire a virtual assistant
(1:21) What does a virtual assistant do?
(2:13) Signs you need a virtual assistant
(2:43) Write a job description
(2:51) Step 1: Identify your needs
(3:03) Step 2: Determine your budget
(3:32) Step 3: Craft a clear job description
(4:08) Step 4: Where to post your job
(4:42) Interview questions
(5:27) How to evaluate candidates and make a final decision
(5:30) Give a small task to test their skills
(5:42) Check references and reviews

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