MBA618 Guest Teacher: Tom Hunt – How To Hire The Ultimate Virtual Assistant (+Bonus Content Marketing Lesson)
May 9, 2016
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Tom Hunt, founder of Virtual Valley and a TEDx speaker, shares his expertise on hiring virtual assistants. He unveils an eight-step recruitment process to help identify the best candidates, emphasizing tailored job missions and effective interview techniques. Additionally, Hunt explores the role of compelling content marketing in attracting clients and enhancing engagement. His insights not only simplify the hiring process but also provide a roadmap for integrating content strategies to maximize success.
Identifying specific competencies like resourcefulness and organization is essential for hiring the ideal virtual assistant.
Crafting a job mission focused on purpose rather than a standard description attracts candidates aligned with company values.
Deep dives
Identifying the Right Competencies
Determining the specific competencies required for a virtual assistant is crucial for a successful hire. Identifying qualities like resourcefulness, organization, and communication skills will ensure the assistant fits well within a business's ethos. These competencies help streamline the selection process, making it easier to assess candidates later. Creating a detailed list allows entrepreneurs to stay focused on the essential traits needed for the role.
Crafting a Compelling Job Mission
Writing a job mission rather than a standard job description can effectively attract the right candidates. Starting with the 'why' behind the hiring necessity aligns potential hires with the company's mission, creating a more engaging recruitment process. Incorporating the identified competencies into the job mission articulates the expectations and values that the ideal candidate should embody. This approach not only informs applicants about their role but also inspires them to contribute meaningfully to the company's objectives.
Conducting a Thorough Recruitment Process
Implementing a comprehensive recruitment strategy ensures that only the best candidates advance through the hiring process. This strategy includes screening, test tasks, and structured interviews to evaluate candidates against predetermined competencies. By emphasizing practical test tasks early on, businesses can assess candidates’ real abilities before committing to interviews. Incorporating reference checks adds an additional layer of verification, ultimately leading to a more informed and confident hiring decision.
In today’s episode of The $100 MBA Show: Special Guest Teacher Tom Hunt! Hunt is the founder of Virtual Valley, an online Virtual Assistant Agency. He’s also been a TEDx speaker and contestant on the British version of Shark Tank. In this episode, Hunt teaches us how to find and hire the ideal Virtual Assistant. Using a highly specified process Hunt details, you too can figure out who you need – and how to get them. Plus, a bonus content marketing lesson at the end! Click play at the top of the page!
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Say thanks to our awesome guest teacher today on Twitter! Tom Hunt @tomhuntio