Hiring Newbie Workers – Practical Advice

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Is one of the reasons you’re not outsourcing because you’re worried you won’t find anyone experienced and highly skilled? Why not take a chance on newbies?

I get why experienced workers are always the first choice – it’s because we think that “experienced” means “skilled”.

Let me tell you, that is only sometimes the case. Sometimes, experience means tons of baggage that need to be unlearned, which will also require work.

Getting someone green for your business means you have someone who’s like a brand-new sponge willing to soak up anything you teach them – and this is good for you because this means you get to teach them how they’re going to do things for your business the way you want it done.

Here are some benefits of choosing a newbie over an experienced worker:

  • Newbies can bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.
  • They are typically less expensive to hire than more experienced professionals, which is what a starting business needs, especially if your business still needs to manage a budget.
  • Newbies are often eager to learn and improve their skills, making them highly motivated and productive workers.
  • Hiring and giving them their first break builds loyalty. You’re giving them a chance to start their career with your business, which shows that you value their potential and are invested in their success.
  • Newbies have the potential to grow and develop within your business, which can be beneficial for both the OFS  and your business. So go ahead and invest in their training – you can help them build the skills and knowledge they need to take on more advanced roles in the future.

Our blog has many practical tips like this one. Head on to our outsourcing education page to catch the whole series.

I like training newbies and imparting what I know works best for my business so they can do their tasks how I want them to.

How about you? Would you instead hire someone you don’t need to train much, or someone you can cultivate and grow?

You can also check out how to get started on hiring Rockstar Virtual Assistants.

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About John Jonas

John Jonas is a long-time outsourcing expert and the creator of OnlineJobs.ph.

Since 2005, John has taught hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs how to profitably delegate to VAs in the Philippines (and get their lives back in the process).

With help from his own VAs based in the Philippines, John has created an outsourcing empire that allows him to work 17 hours/week and to spend most of his time with his wife and 5 kids.

Find John at JohnJonas.com and Facebook.

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Comments

  1. Loreto Sara Tabuada lll says

    Thank you for your kindness.
    May God Bless us all!
    Hoping you can find me a job.

    Reply

  6. Charlot Castillo says

    Thank you so much for this kind of opporunity. May you can find me in this email adress. God bless you all 😇

    Reply

  9. Donna Mea Niepes says

    hello I want to apply on your Online Job .
    I’m Donna Mea Niepes, 26 yes old. I Lived in Iba Zambales .
    I studied Batchelor of Science In Customs Administration in Northern Zambales College . But for Now I stop studying .

    Reply

  16. Novie Tomacder says

    When I read this, I was happy, I am a newbie here and trying to find a job. Thank you so much for your motivations and I promise to myself that I will never give up.

    Reply

  17. Noemi Jean Arado says

    Thank you for sharing your story and Motivations. I hope you can find me a job. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Reply

  18. Rea Renzel Asuncion says

    Thank you for giving us the motivation to pursue on working on our skills. However, I was new here, so I am hoping to find a job here. If you want to hire an designer (drafting, planning, architectural design etc.) and/or writer I can do the job.

    Reply

  19. Darlene Jace Lactaotao says

    Thank you for this, I need to uplift my confidence, and you become a motivation for a newbie like me. I hope you can help me find a job that suits me.

    Reply

  20. Frederick Cariaga says

    Thank you for sharing your story and Motivations. I hope you can find me a job. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Reply

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  22. Margarito says

    I really appreciated your video and for being kind to the people who are really need a job…and I was hoping that you can find me a job..

    Reply

  24. Judy-Ann says

    Thank you for this, I need to set free my confidence, and you become a motivation for a newbie like me. I hope you can help me find a job that suits my skills and knowledge. Thank you!

    Reply

  25. Patrocenio II Serencio says

    Thank you for your tips ang motivations
    Hoping you can find me a job
    Godbless al

    Reply

  26. jacquiline nacor says

    hi Good day btw my name was jacq . i wish there is a part time job for me. since i was only starting learning about virtual assistant , i was praying to have a client for me to have a experience and also to improved my skills. i am highly motivated and eager to learn more to my client, as of now i was practicing google works space and i am editing some photo and video..

    as of now i was motivated to have a client . and i know to my self that i can do it.

    Reply

  27. Gilnar E. Casenas says

    Thank you for your very inspiring words that motivate me to continue seeking for a job. As a newbie, its very hard to look for a job online because of a high competitions of the experienced one. I hope you can find me a job that suit to my skills and can improve my confidence as well. Thank you and best regards.

    Reply

  28. Marylou Masigla says

    Hi john Jonas,

    I really really appreciated to your motivational videos. Like me I am beginners and no experience as a VA.
    I hope my application see the clients and give me a chance to work with them with my skills and hard working time management.

    Thank you so much and hoping I found a client like you very Humble.

    Reply

  33. Ria Charmaine Baldonade says

    Hi. That’s a great motivation. How to apply though? My account is still in verification process.

    Reply

  35. LJ Aprille says

    Thank you for inspiring us, I hope you can find me a job. Newbie here and I’m willing to learn and explore any job in this platform.

    Reply

  39. Clyde Alciso Derong says

    Thanks for na info and motivations…i hope you can find me a job..im a newbie…thanks and Godbless

    Reply

  40. Jennefer says

    Wow, this is such a motivation I hope you help me too, find a job that is willing people with no any work experience.

    Reply

  42. Maria joy Tolosa says

    Thank you for motivate us.. I hope I can find a Job, but I don’t have any experience.

    Reply

  45. Sitti meradz hassan says

    Good day, thank you for motivational words, I hope you can give a me job. I very much Willing to learn.

    Reply

  46. Daniela De Veyra says

    Thank you for motivate us. I hope I can find a Job, but I don’t have any experience in this industry i hope you can give me a chance to improve my self and guide me. Thank you

    Reply

  47. Jhanine Nalangay says

    Thank you for the information and motivations…i hope you can find me a job..im a newbie . Thank you and God bless ☺️

    Reply

  48. Crisha Mae Borbe says

    Thank you for the motivation.. I am a newbie and I am looking forward to a job here. Thank you and God Bless.

    Reply

  51. Akihiko morales says

    Thanks for inspiring and motivating us sir john jonas i hope i can try a part time job or full time job for the first time looking forward to enhance my skills and knowledge here 🙏🙏🙏

    Reply

  52. Rowella says

    Thank you for this enthusiastic content which encourages us newbies to not lose hope. I am hoping to find an employer that can be my partner in this freelancing job. Looking forward in finding success for us newbies.

    Reply

  55. Analyn Montes says

    This is the kind of motivation that I wanted to read and hear especially for me as a newbie in the industry. I hope to land a job that is fitted for newbie like me.

    Reply

  57. Margie Hernandez says

    Thank you for inspiring and motivating us especially a newbie like me in this industry. I hope I can build a new experience and as a newbie I willing to learn. I hope you can find me a job. Thank you so much.

    Reply

  58. Jerenze Jake Francisco says

    thank you for motivating people like us, I hope I can find a job right away so I can have experience so I can put it in my portfolio and have a nice day !

    Reply

  59. Kenneth says

    This gives me strong hope to build my career in remote work jobs.
    thank you for those kind and uplifting words.

    Reply

  60. KRISIAN VANZ ALONZO says

    Thank you for inspiring and motivating us especially a newbie like me in this industry.
    THANK FOR THIS UPLIFTING WORDS.

    Reply

  61. Renly Joy Guadalupe says

    Thankyou for your encouraging me it gives me confidence more when I read this. Ihope that the clients will accept newbies and hoping you can find me a job for part time

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  64. Sarelyn Cobocob says

    hi! I’m newbie , I’m so happy to learn about this . and it motivate me a lot . I’m a fresh Graduate and also a mother .It gives me confidence to enter this kind of field of job . I’m hoping that you can give me a job that suit to me .. thankyou 🙂

    Reply

  65. Anne says

    It is really nice for people like me seeing this here and I am here for 2 months who still cant find a client. I am a newbie but I wont give up!

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  67. JOVANE R. AMAR says

    Thank you for the motivation. I’m on a stage of quitting but you give me motivation to move forward and keep hoping for the opportunity of being hired. Your valuable insights has sparked a renewed sense of purpose and determination within me.

    Reply

  70. Maria Pia Melissa B. Seño says

    Thank you for the motivation it encourage me, i hope that a newbie like me have a opportunity in this field..thank you..

    Reply

  74. Alkia Dandoy says

    Hello, and good day! Hoping your consideration to find me a job sooner, and to communicate you as well. Thank you!

    Reply

  75. Kareen Kae Boclaras says

    Thank you for your tips.
    I am hoping that you’ll help find a job for me.
    Have a great day!

    Reply

  83. GEMMALYN FIEL says

    GOOD DAY! IM GEMMALYN R. FIEL, IM 22 YEARS OF AGE, LIVING FROM PHILLIPINES. IM FRESH GRADUATES WHO TOOKING BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN ENGLISH. IMLOOKING A JOB WHICH CAN DEVELOP MY ABILITY AND IMPROVE AS WHO AM I. IM NEWBIE HERE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE BUT IM EAGER TO LEARN NEW THINGS, I WILL WORKING WITH PERSEVERANCE AND HARDWORK.

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  84. Janice Juarez says

    Thank you for this article. I feel so down because almost all clients are looking for those who have experience in VA or international clients. I’ve been applying and got rejected for that reason. Although I am a CPA with 11 years of experience in local settings. May this enlighten the clients.

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  85. Joy Margareth Medez Balmeo says

    This inspires me a lot. Hoping to get a job the soonest. Stay safe and GOD bless!

    Best Regards.

    Reply

  86. Rolyn Jay Cabillas says

    Thank you for inspiring us newbie, hope to get a online job in the near future, as a singlemom i am willing to learn and to grow in the new field of work.God bless

    Reply

  88. Mercy Guinto says

    Thank you for this kind of motivation for newbies like me.
    Unfortunately, I can’t apply to job posts since my OJ account verification is still pending until now.
    It’s been more than a month.
    Hope you could help me with this so I can proceed.
    Thank you!

    Reply

  93. Mae Kaila Alaña says

    Thank you for appreciating us newbies. This is really motivational and I really hope I will land a job this year.

    Reply

  94. Rebecca Quilang Ramos says

    Thank you so much for sharing your story and this inspires and motivates me. I hope you can find me a job, I am eager to learn and willing to accept trainings. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Reply

  95. Babe Heart Garcia says

    Great Video, hope you can help me finding a job here, I was an admin executive in Singapore for a year.

    Please help me my mom needs medication.

    Thank you

    Reply

  96. Joice L. Baldon says

    A sincere thank you for that words of encouragement have served as a guiding light, pushing me forward during times of doubt and uncertainty. Hoping i can find a job as soon as possible. God Bless

    Reply

  98. Jenny De Luna Galvan says

    I hope I will pass the application and I’m working wit you guys! Thank you for inspiration.

    Reply

  99. Samantha Deborah says

    Thankyou for giving me/us hope. Hopefully, with enough strength and determination, I could finally land a job.

    Reply

  100. Lanie says

    Thanks for your motivational message especially to me the newbie as a VA. Hopefully you can offer and give more knowledge about this job. Thank you and stay bless‼️

    Reply

  102. Jessica Castillo says

    Thank you so much for this article. I am more motivated and excited to be part of this journey. I am also a newbie and am still in the verification process. I hope I will be able to get a perfect client for me very soon 😉

    Reply

  103. Mark Kyron says

    Thankyou for this motivational message. I hope you can give me a chance to be part of your growing team.

    Reply

  104. Irene says

    Hi! This is helpful and encouraging for applicants who don’t have any online job experience. You rarely find an employer looking for a newbie.
    Hoping to find someone soon.

    Reply

  107. Maria Vivian P. Nolasco says

    What you said gave me encouragement as I have no VA experience. I hope you also give me a chance to be part of your company. Thank you very much.

    Reply

  108. Shirly Sumbrado says

    Hi! Thank you for your great motivation for the newbies, especially me. I am new to this kind of industry. I worked for 15+ years in Financial Services. Hopefully, you can offer me a job, hoping that Clients will also consider newbies who are eager to learn and highly motivated.

    Thank you and God Bless.

    Reply

  109. jonathan suico says

    Thanks for your motivational message specifically to me as a newbie of this site. Hopefully you can offer and give more knowledge about this job. Thank you and stay bless‼️

    Reply

  110. Ma. Jazzel C. Manabat says

    Hi! I’m Jazzel, I did some research about virtual assitant since i’m new to this field. I have no experience nor knowledge but i’m trying my best to learned new things, I hope that someone can give me a chance to explore my skills to provide a high quality of work for the client. Thank You!

    Reply

  111. Jemalyn Madrona says

    I hope clients see that newbies has so kuch potential to their. I’m a newbie and I am eager to collect every single details in work. Its exhausting finding a job, I hope you can find me a job.

    Reply

  116. Alina Mae Almonia says

    Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom. I appreciate your support and encouragement. I am hopeful that I will be hired and find a job despite being a newbie in the field.

    Reply

  117. Amelia Enciso says

    Hello. Thank you for the very nice message of encouragement and motivation. I have been applying here in OnlineJobs.ph but still could not find a client. I hope you can help me land a job soon… Thank you.

    Reply

  118. Kathryn Joie Macayan says

    THANKYOU FOR YOUR MOTIVATIONS
    HOPING YOU CAN FIND ME A JOB.

    I did my ID verification for a week now and haven’t heard back yet. Thank you!

    Reply

  119. Marjorie Asunto says

    Thank you so much for this motivational and enlightening advice. I’m looking forward for my first ever job as a Virtual Assistant and a freelancer. <3

    Reply

  120. Dominic Salubong says

    Thank you for your advice and motivated message.
    Hoping that you can find me a job.

    I know that i’m new for this, but i can try my best to be a good and productive and also a reposible VA for you.

    Reply

  123. Joan Lumagbas says

    Thank you for your advice and motivation
    Hoping that you can find me a job.

    I know I am new for this, but I will do my best for VA.
    Thank you and Go bless!

    Reply

  124. ROSELDA FIGUEROA says

    Thank you for this motivational video for a newbie like me, it gives me the confidence to continue my journey. Although I have 20 years of working experience in the corporate world as a bookkeeper, I still considered myself a newbie… newbie as Virtual Bookkeeper/accountant.
    I hope I can find my first client here.

    Reply

  126. elle says

    thank you sm for that motivation message. it is very helpful for me as a newbie. i hope i can find a job here

    Reply

  128. Charita Dangtayan says

    Thank you for your inspiring message.
    Hoping that you can find me a job ,so I can support my family.

    I can be a very good VA. I will do my very best to make my future employer proud of me.

    God bless you.

    Reply

  130. Mylene Omambac says

    Thank you for this inspirational message, this is a great help for me to motivate myself as a job seeker.
    I hope you can help me to get a job to support my family.

    Reply

  132. DIVINE GRACE CUBIO says

    My name is Divine Grace Cubio, and I’m 22 years old. I am a graduate student at Caraga State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a flying colors. Any available part-time job opportunities will be accepted. I am currently looking for any open work to help me meet my financial responsibilities. I hope you accept me; I will do my best to be an excellent employer.

    Reply

  133. MARY ANGELY JOY ATENDIDO CANALES says

    Thank you for this. I am just waiting for my ID to be verified after I’ll start to apply.

    Reply

  134. Jay Russel Saquian says

    Hello,

    My name is Jay Russel Saquian. I want to express my sincere appreciation for the comments you made about newbies like myself. As someone who faces difficulties and feels the pressure due to the lack of proof of skills and background achievements that employers are looking for, your words have given me the courage to move forward.

    Currently, I am in the process of verifying my ID, and I would be extremely grateful if you could assist me in finding a job opportunity. Your support would mean a lot to me.

    Thank you for your time and consideration.

    Reply

  135. Lyndy Cinco says

    Thank you for this motivating message. I’m willing to learn new things about this. Hoping you can find me a job.

    Reply

  136. Jennifer says

    Thank you for this inspirational message, this is a great help for me to motivate myself as a job seeker.
    I hope you can help me to get a job. Thank you and God bless.

    Reply

  138. Christian Sibuyo says

    hello i have updated my account status its been 2 days since i updated my government id but it is not approved yet. i hope will notice my message to increase my ID PROOF thank you! more power

    Reply

  142. Cristina Caberte says

    Thank you for this! I hope that I could also find a job here even though I have no experience in online jobs yet.

    Reply

  144. Frangielyn says

    Thank you so much for your knowledge, ideas and motivation. I hope you can help me to find a job as a part time .

    Reply

  145. Margie Dela Cruz says

    Hello..Thank you for the encouragement to those who haven’t experience yet in this kind of world. I hope I can find part time job here. Thank you

    Reply

  148. John Mar Magnanao says

    Hi I’m still new here, and I am looking for a job to support my family. I hope you can help me find a job . I don’t have any experience. However, I am eager to learn just to meet your expectations. Thank you so much and God bless you all.

    Reply

  149. Diana Pampolino says

    Wow! I find this of great sense. Newbies like us, finding our first opportunity in this field of work appreciate this article. Hope that clients/employers are enlightened. We are here, ready to give our skills and time to our first ever client. 🙂

    Reply

  150. Jade T. says

    Hoping you guys can help me upgrade (ID proof) since I can’t locate where to upload my government ID. Thank you in advance.

    Reply

  151. alejandro batalo says

    Hi, Thank you for the motivation. I’m a newbie here looking for my first client.
    Hoping you can help me land my first client.

    God bless and more power.

    Alejandro
    Graphic designer

    Reply

  152. Erika says

    I’m glad to see that there are still people who think this way. We all start with limited knowledge and grow through daily learning. I hope that everyone could have this kind of mindset. Kudos to Sir John for having such a perspective. I hope there are more people like him who don’t judge based on experience, but rather on capability and eagerness to learn.

    Reply

  153. Mae Ashley Ramos says

    Aspiring freelancer here!

    Thank you for this, hoping that you can help me to find my first client.

    Reply

  154. John mark Diemos says

    Thank you for your tips and motivations
    Hoping you can find me a job
    God bless all and have a nice journey

    Reply

  155. Joey Jay Appoy says

    Thank you for the motivation. Hope my account will be verified so I can apply for different Jobs. Hoping I can be get the Job. God Bless!

    Reply

  156. Marnie Tariao Ocoy says

    Thankyou for your guidance and words of motivation! We are here, ready to give our skills & time to our first ever client. Rooting you for me to find client. Have a nice day!

    Reply

  157. Jovelyn Aquino says

    Thank you for the words and motivation
    I am here to apply and experience a job and to promote my skills I hope they hired me🙏💗

    Reply

  159. Daphnie Malon says

    Thankyou for your words of motivation! We are here, ready to give my skills & time to my work. Have a nice day!

    Reply

  160. Jenessa Abascal says

    Hello God day each of us.
    Thank you for motivation and tips.
    Hoping I can get a job . God bless 🤍

    Reply

  162. Salazar Mary jhoisa cae says

    Hi I am so willing to have a job since I am student I need extra income for my allowance.. hope I can find job here

    Reply

  166. Ailene Jhoy Suguitan says

    Hi I am so willing to have a job since I am student I need extra income for my allowance.. hope I can find job here

    Reply

  169. Arnold A. Ronquillo says

    Hi good day,

    Thank you for inspiring and motivating us especially a newbie like me in this industry.

    Reply

  170. Maria Sophia says

    Hi. Thank you for your tips and motivations
    Hoping you can find me a job. I’m willing to be trained.😊

    Reply

  173. Aiza says

    Thank you so much for this Vlog. I really appreciate it. And for someone like me that don’t have any virtual assistant experience and always rejected due to lack of VA experience, this is very helpful to me to all of us. I wish that all of the clients or employers are like you. Who can see our value in and capabilities even if we are newbies. May God bless you always.

    Reply

  175. Chuck Gamana says

    I am absolutely looking forward to get hired soon even though I’m a newbie to this kind of Job. I hope to be one of your VA’s soon. Thank you

    Reply

  177. Francis Kate Ramos says

    I’m a newbie to this kind of job.Thank you for your tips and motivations
    I’m willing to be trained.😊 Hope you can find me a job

    Reply

  185. Lorry-An Carabido says

    Hi, Jonas
    thank you for your motivation! I’m a newbie here. Hope you can find me a job. Thank you!

    Reply

  187. Jenelyn Poblete says

    Hello
    Thanks for this motivational info that you said
    Looking forward to work with you and be part of OLJobsPh
    I am a former Customer Service Rep and now looking for another niche to explore and to learn to .
    Hoping you can help me to look for a new one

    Reply

  190. Cristine Diamante says

    Thank you for this, I need to uplift my confidence, and you become a motivation for a newbie like me. I hope you can help me find a job that suits me.

    Reply

  191. Sitti Julma says

    Hello! Good day thank you for a wonderfull and Motivational tips for the newbie like me. Hope to find me a job im very much willing to learn.

    Reply

  193. John Caratao says

    Hi, thank you for this great article. This really lifted me up and was very
    hopeful at the end to not give up on getting a job.
    Thanks!

    Reply

  194. Shaila Mae Dayaday says

    hi thank you for your motivation. I hope you can review my application, I already sent my valid id and home address, I hope i will be verified soon

    Reply

  195. Sarah Ramirez Elisan says

    Hi, thank you for this great article. This really lifted me up and was very
    hopeful at the end to not give up on getting a job.
    Thanks!

    Reply

  196. Noorhan j kaldo says

    it is important to keep the particular job in mind. Avoid clichés (like “hard worker” and “good communication skills”) and focus on specific elements of your work style that fit with the position and company.

    Reply

  198. Merry Grace Emboltorio says

    Hi thank you for inspiring us especially like me as a newbie and I hope I can start a job as soon as possible.thank you

    Reply

  200. Ruby Ann Villahermosa says

    Thank you for this video. Hoping I can find a client with same mindset as you are especially to newbies like me 😊

    Reply

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