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.

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  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 😇

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  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 .

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  33. Ria Charmaine Baldonade says

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

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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 ☺️

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  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.

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  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 🙏🙏🙏

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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 !

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  59. Kenneth says

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

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  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.

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  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

    Reply

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