Making the move to hire a Virtual Assistant is a big step for any business, no matter how big or well established the company is. By getting the assistance you need throughout your busy day, you'll be ready to grow your business and reach your true potential.

Our team of Virtual Assistants consists of trained professionals who are available to support you in your daily work. The services provided by our team allow your business to reach your next goal and growth objectives. Although the advantages of hiring a VA seem like a no brainer, the thought of handing over tasks or delegating work to somebody can be daunting for a lot of new companies and solopreneurs. We encourage all of our clients to be careful when hiring a VA and to ensure that the candidate they select possesses a certain set of skills which we believe are vital for a successful VA. 

Time Management Skills 

One of the main reasons that companies are moving towards outsourcing is because business owners no longer feel like they have the capacity to handle every element of their growing business, this is where a successful VA should excel. It is important that your Virtual Assistant can multitask and organise their own diary to enable them to fully support you and execute all of their assigned tasks by the agreed due date.

Attention To Detail 

Be sure to hire an experienced professional who has a keen eye for detail. Working with a VA who has an excellent level of concentration will result in less mistakes arising and tasks being completed more efficiently. Look for a VA who pays the utmost attention to the work they undertake at all times, to ensure that the work they present to you or your clients is of the highest standard.

Communication Skills 

Communication is key to the success of any team, therefore, working with an individual who will be quick and clear with responses and can easily provide solutions to any queries you might have should not be overlooked. This should be of even greater importance to any business who will require a VA to liaise with clients, vendors or stakeholders. Be sure that your future VA is not afraid to ask questions too. The initial interview should give you a very good idea as to how the individual communicates. 

Resourcefulness 

A VA should not only look to their client for an answer, a good VA should be an active problem solver who uses their initiative to identify problems their client might face before they arise. Working with somebody who is willing and eager to learn will allow the VA to become a key member of your team and play a vital role in your business expansion and success.  

At Virtual Assistants Ireland, we are here to match clients with a talented, capable professionals. Through careful screening and selection criteria, we choose only the best resumes to forward to you for review. From there, you can choose the most suitable applicants for the interview process. If you'd like additional information on what to look out for when hiring a VA, book a free consultation call today or get in touch today by emailing us at client.care@virtualassistants.ie.