How much time are you wasting on unqualified applicants? 🤔

In this episode of Build with VAs, we address a common dilemma faced upon hiring virtual assistants: to efficiently filter through a flood of job applications to find the right person for the job. I'll share strategies and practical steps used at HireTrainVA to filter out unsuitable applicants from the start, focusing on job post instructions, skills, and red flags in resumes.

By tuning into this podcast, you will gain insights on:

- Crafting job posts that effectively attract the right candidates

- Identifying virtual assistant applicants who demonstrate strong attention to detail

- Recognizing red flags in resumes

- Conducting important skill tests to verify the credibility of your applicants

Integrating these steps does not only streamline your workload but also elevates the caliber of your hires. It will ultimately save time and yield applicants who are fit for the role. This thorough hiring method will align with modern business needs, ensuring you hire an employee who will serve and contribute effectively.

🎧Check out the podcast and don't let another bad hire slip through the cracks — listen, learn, and improve!

Previous Podcast Episode Mentioned:

➡️10 Ways to Test Your Virtual Assistant (Before You Hire One):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djp4hsbySMk

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🛎️ Useful resources:

➡️ KPI BEAST: https://hiretrainva.com/kpi/

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➡️ 100+ Tasks a VA can do for you: https://HireTrainVA.com/delegate/?src=yt

➡️ Other Free Resources Made for YOU: https://hiretrainva.com/resources/

🎙️Listen here: 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4SzZF9z6vabrl5ZHfXZKCQ?src=yt

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-with-vas/id1655728736?src=yt

⏱ TIMESTAMPS ⏱

00:00 Introduction to Efficient Resume Screening

00:34 Identifying the Ideal Candidate Quickly

01:04 Overview of HireTrainVA’s Screening Process

01:46 Creating a Standout Job Posting

02:50 Evaluating Applicants on Following Instructions

03:53 Requesting Portfolios for Better Screening

05:15 10-Second Test in Spotting the Right Fit

06:23 Looking At Resumes

06:50 Red Flags to Look for in a Resume

07:03 Incomplete Employment Dates

08:07 Short Duration at Previous Jobs

08:59 Overlapping Work Timelines

10:18 Poor Resume Formatting

11:36 Jack of All Trades

12:56 Tailoring Resumes to the Job Application

13:23 Skill Testing

15:19 Conducting Interviews

15:42 Quick Decisions from Motivated Applicants

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