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Assessing Soft Skills: Essential Tips for Hiring a Virtual Assistant
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“Soft skills truly set a virtual assistant or social media virtual assistant apart." - Sara + Dana
Of course, you’re going to hire someone based on their hard skills which are those skills that help you do your job such as technical skills and more but it's true, soft skills will set anyone apart and help everyone determine if it’s possible to work together.
In this episode, we’re discussing a topic that is exciting for business owners, but it can also be overwhelming - growing a team and how does that even work? What are the assistant skills to look for, how to assess potential candidates and the importance of clear communication and organizational tools in making your business thrive!
Takeaways
- Open-ended questions during the hiring process can help assess a candidate's soft skills.
- Ongoing training and development are essential for virtual assistants to stay updated on social media trends and tools.
- Having clear brand guidelines and standard operating procedures in place before hiring a virtual assistant is important for success.
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