subject: Background Checking Of A Virtual Assistant [print this page] A good virtual personal assistant will always be recommended by their previous clients and employers.
Moreover, a VPA that is so secure of his/her skills and capability to provide you with back-end support will never be scared to give you some references. Ensure that they can include the complete name and contact details of these clients and employers in their resume. Take time to call and ask them of their feedback of your potential VPA. Credibility is important, and you can establish this by simply heeding the easy step mentioned above.
He/she must be able to give you an appropriate price.
In general, skilled VPAs will never go way down $30 per hour of work if they are situated in the States. This is considered as the standard in the industry, something suitable for their vast experience and knowledge in their jobs. Nevertheless, don't be alarmed when you find a number of applicants whose rates will only fall between $15 and $20. Cheap doesn't always mean that you're getting an inferior service. As a matter of fact, my chosen VPA Company pitches in at 10 bucks an hour, and they have been doing a superb job for my business.
What I'm trying to say is, it all comes to experience and knowledge. Some would lower down their rates to allow themselves to compete in the market. It could have something to do too with the economy of their country or location they are in. When you can get the best of both worlds average price and superior quality you will then know that you have found the right VPA for yourself.
Note: You may be tempted to look for virtual personal assistants online, which means you can practically outsource the jobs to countries such as India, China, and the Philippines. Not only are their services affordable, but they are also committed to their work. But if you're going to ask me which of these three you should look for, I would definitely go for Filipinos (those living in the Philippines). Their IT level is comparable to Singaporeans, Indians, and even Americans.
Their English communication skills both written and verbal, on the other hand, are simply superb. As a matter of fact, American English has become their second language. Thus, you're assured that they can not only perform the job exceptionally, and they can communicate with you and even to your clients and customers without any problem. They can also supply Spanish and Japanese speaking VPAs.
