In this episode, Paula shares her behind-the-scenes experience of hiring a Filipino virtual assistant, providing an in-depth look at the hiring process and valuable insights for businesses considering hiring virtual assistants from the Philippines. 

She breaks down the step-by-step process, highlighting the importance of clarity, research, and trial periods in ensuring successful offshore hiring.

Highlights

• Cost Efficiency and Business Optimisation: 
  • Offshore hiring of Filipino virtual assistants can lead to significant cost reductions and enhanced business efficiency.
• Clarity in Job Requirements: 
  • Clearly outlining job requirements is crucial for successful hiring in the Philippines.
• Thorough Research and Comparison: 
  • Conducting detailed research and comparing potential candidates are essential for making confident hiring decisions.
• Value of Trial Periods: 
  • Implementing trial periods helps assess communication, skills, and work quality before committing long-term.
• Paula’s Comprehensive Hiring Checklist: 
  • Paula's checklist offers a detailed guide for businesses considering hiring Filipino virtual assistants.

Key Ideas

• Significant cost reduction potential - Hiring virtual assistants from the Philippines can greatly reduce business costs.
• Paid Trials for Assessment: Using paid trials as the final part of the hiring assessment ensures the right fit.

Chapters

00:00  The Offshore Hiring Experience: Insights from Paula Maidens

08:01 Clarity and Research: Key Elements of Offshore Hiring

13:00 The Trial Period: Assessing Offshore Candidates