Why It’s OK Not To Hire Your #1 Choice In A Virtual Assistant – Practical Advice

You’ve spent days—or maybe weeks—searching. You’ve been inviting people for interviews and sifting through countless applications and resumes.

You’ve got your eyes set on that top applicant, but is that person really going to be a great employee?

It’s totally understandable that when you’re looking to hire someone, you gravitate toward the one with the best skills. You want the person with the most impressive resume. You want to hire the one who aced your sample task.

But when it comes to hiring, there’s more to it than just that.

I made a short video about what actually matters more to me when I’m hiring someone. I’ve been outsourcing for more than 15 years, and I want to share a few secrets that I swear really work.

If you like this kind of practical advice, don’t worry—we’ve got more! Head over to our outsourcing education page. You can also subscribe to our blog to get notified when new videos go live.

And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel—we release new videos every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

You might also want to check out How To Get A Referral To A Great VA In The Philippines and learn how to get started with 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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Tam Sheikh
Tam Sheikh
5 years ago

Hi John, how you are well.

I was looking into your Affiliates program and wondered if I could speak to anyone that’s involved in the program or perhaps your marketing people?

Many thanks – really like your content BTW.

All the best,
Tam.

Charlene Caramat
Charlene Caramat
5 years ago

Im willing to apply on this Job

Erma Mae Mago
Erma Mae Mago
5 years ago

Hi John!

I am still in the process of learning what a “virtual assistant” is and I know you will be a big help in reaching my goals.

Richelle Von Suarez
Richelle Von Suarez
5 years ago

I really want to apply this job. and I’am willing to be train as to be fitted on the job that i want to become.

Jessica Marie
Admin
5 years ago

Hi Richelle,

Thank you for your comment. Our support team has emailed you, kindly check your inbox

Efrelle Novee Red
Efrelle Novee Red
5 years ago

I would like to work as virtual assistant, online home based.

I am willing to learn and undergo training to be fitted in any work that you could give me.

please do consider me,
thanks so much.

Jessica Marie
Admin
5 years ago

Hi Efrelle,

Thank you for your comment. Our support team has emailed you of your ID Proof score, kindly check your inbox

Alma
Alma
4 years ago

I would like to work as virtual assistant, online home based.
Willing to learn new things.
Thank you

Jessica Marie
Admin
4 years ago
Reply to  Alma

Hi Alma,

Thank you for your comment. You can apply for any of the jobs posted here by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply, though we only allow Philippine workers on the site -> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register

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