What traits and qualities should you look for in a Virtual Assistant?

You’ve got a list of tasks as long as your arm (or longer), you don’t know why you decided to go self-employed and a mental breakdown is looming on the horizon – Congratulations, you’re about ready for a Virtual Assistant! 

Now that decision has been made, how do you find the right person for you? 

Naturally the main concern is finding someone you feel comfortable talking to and you trust to work on your business with, however, that doesn’t always make a good colleague or employee. Have a read through the below list to see what main qualities you should be looking for when searching for a Virtual Assistant. 

Reliability

When doing the smaller tasks for someone else’s business you need to be able to be trusted to get these tasks done. Being reliable should be one of the main traits of an assistant (or anyone you work with)

Attention to Detail

Taking the extra time to get the everything correct and making sure nothing is missed, even checking to see if there is anything extra that could be done with the time that you have.  

Efficient

As most Virtual Assistants are paid by the hour, making sure that the time you’re paying for is being used wisely and productively.

Ability to Multitask and Prioritise

When certain clients have time-restricted work, being able to prioritise and multitask your work is a strong value. Making sure that the correct work is being done, and done within the set time period, and all clients are satisfied are a high priority. 

Matching your Ethos

Obviously, not everyone will be the best of friends but finding someone who understands how you work and what is needed to make the professional relationship work is key. 

Now, there isn’t a One Size Fits All when it comes to working with someone, especially on a one-to-one basis, but finding someone who matches the majority of these points is your main objective. 

Whether you need someone once or twice a month, three times a week or just helping out once in a while, finding a Virtual Assistant that works for you is vital.