Where Will You Find Your Assistant? A Beginner’s Mistake to Avoid - Searching ThroughWebsites Instead of Posting a Great Ad You will waste far more time than necessary if you fail to craft a great job advertisement that will draw the right candidates your way. As a young agent, I found myself searching sites and reviewing resumés, and it was highly inefficient. If you’re trying to find someone in the United States, consider these sources: ● CraigsList - A classic website, this one still works. Furthermore, it’s cheaper to post here on average than other sites, which often charge per click or impression. For that reason, you might want to start there. ● Indeed - Indeed.com offers various screening options and aggregates other job sites for applicants. ● LinkedIn - This professional network makes it easy to view someone’s experience and background. ● Your Sphere of Influence - Word of mouth is still a great way to find an assistant. Ask members of your community if they know someone who might be a good fit. If you would rather find someone who lives outside of the U.S., here are some websites to try: ● OnlineJobs.PH - Our company has found success with this website, where you can hire Filipinos for longer term work. ● Upwork, 123Employee, MyOutDesk -These websites are ideal if you don’t want to pay or manage the person directly, but it often means finding freelancers that might not stick around. They are typically best for short-term or one-time projects. ● WorldWide101, AVirtual - These are other websites that hire VAs from around the world.
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