Hire a personal assistant: The A-to-Z guide
Ah, yes... The age-old question: Should I hire a personal assistant? The answer is a resounding yes; and the best way to do that is to use a specialized Personal Assistant Agency. Our founder and agency owner, Brian Daniel, is a world-renowned headhunter whose expertise is unmatched in the domestic staffing industry. He is a former personal assistant to celebrities, billionaires and royal families.
How much does a personal assistant cost?
Agencies can negotiate salary on your behalf
That is a bit of a trick question because it's almost like asking how much a car costs. Things to consider: the skills needed, expertise and level of education (among other things). With that in mind, the hourly wage or salary range will be anywhere from $15 an hour up to $100,000 a year. We have a very detailed breakdown on personal assistant pay, so consult that guide for further information.
Because we offer superlative hiring advice, we can discuss your job description and scheduling needs to advise you on the salary range you would need to consider. Some considerations that impact the hourly rate include but aren't limited to:
Because we offer superlative hiring advice, we can discuss your job description and scheduling needs to advise you on the salary range you would need to consider. Some considerations that impact the hourly rate include but aren't limited to:
- Works virtually, hybrid or in-person (be physically present)
- The level of your company (i.e. Fortune 500)
- Will candidates be leading a team?
- Will the PA run meetings?
- Is the position full time or part time
- Will the personal assistant have high-level responsibilities?
Administrative tasks are more important than business owners think
To Do lists require discretion
It goes without saying that data entry tasks can usually be done by virtual assistants. If that data entry is sensitive in nature, then it's wise to invest in hiring top administrative support. Just any virtual assistant won't do because, again, the "peace of mind" factors is important to consider. Personal assistance is an art and a science.
If you consider hybrid candidates who can be both an executive assistant and a virtual assistant, then you can have the best of both worlds. For example, suppose you're not feeling well one day, and you don't want anyone in your household, then just tell your candidate to be a virtual assistant that day.
If you consider hybrid candidates who can be both an executive assistant and a virtual assistant, then you can have the best of both worlds. For example, suppose you're not feeling well one day, and you don't want anyone in your household, then just tell your candidate to be a virtual assistant that day.
5 reasons to hire a personal assistant
Your right hand can run your social media platforms
Having personal assistance to post online is critical for small businesses. Without a social media presence, any business will fall behind. With a detail-oriented assistant running these tasks and managing your profiles, you will benefit tremendously.
Your "Jack of all trades" can improve the process of your office management
Regardless of your work style, the process of managing tasks takes great communication skills in the office. When a system is improved, the assistant you hired will support your company mission; so be sure to include these duties when you post a job description.
Your personal assistant can manage phone calls
Fielding phone calls is no fun. If your office is running multiple projects, then having an ace on the phone is vital. Running CRM systems takes patience and an assistant who can keep up with all of the details, which includes making copious notes on phone interactions. When candidates offer these personal assistant services, coupled with data entry skills, it's a winning combination for the business owner and the company's co-founder.
Your PA can do tedious administrative tasks
You don't want just any employee handling important administrative support. Mistakes can cripple a business if there is an audit. A hybrid PA who also acts in an executive assistant capacity is all the range now in the staffing industry. You can have your new hire doing these tasks for only you, or also for your co-founder too. When we conduct our search and interview candidates, this will be discussed.
Finally, top personal assistants also do miscellaneous errands
If you want to focus on running your businesses, then you can't be worried about getting the dry cleaning or scheduling meetings with the DMV. Enter the best person for the job: Your PA. Many professionals have conducted studies and found that a business owner can save 10 hours a week with a personal assistant. The old adage is still true: Time is money. Ten hours a week, 40 hours a month, 480 hours a year; so you can see that PAs literally pay for themselves.
Hiring personal assistants is an art and science
Top agencies attract top talent
Our placement services can help you find the right person for the role. Recruiting for personal assistants is both an art and a science because the clients need to think about the hard skills (tasks to be handled) and the soft skills (characteristics and personality traits) so that the right fit is made. Without both of those considerations in mind, the ideal candidate can't be found, or the recruitment process will be prolonged. Again, time is money.
We can help you hire a virtual assistant
When clients reach out to us to ask for help when they want to hire a virtual assistant, they are often asking themselves the following questions:
Of course, these are the right kinds of questions to ask. Above and beyond the ability to save time when you hire an assistant and give them a task, there is another very important consideration: Peace of mind.
A high-net-worth family could hire just about anyone to fetch office supplies for the family office. Naturally, these kinds of responsibilities aren't high level; but it's about trust, too. You don't want to let just any person into your life and share secrets with the wrong person.
A top administrative assistant isn't just a VA because they can be physically present when you need them to be also. Virtual assistance is fine if the assistant is just doing calendar management, but at some point, they will need to do more; so why start the hiring cycle all over again?
- Should I hire a personal assistant?
- When to hire a personal assistant?
- Do I need a personal assistant?
- Is there a personal assistant for hire near me?
Of course, these are the right kinds of questions to ask. Above and beyond the ability to save time when you hire an assistant and give them a task, there is another very important consideration: Peace of mind.
A high-net-worth family could hire just about anyone to fetch office supplies for the family office. Naturally, these kinds of responsibilities aren't high level; but it's about trust, too. You don't want to let just any person into your life and share secrets with the wrong person.
A top administrative assistant isn't just a VA because they can be physically present when you need them to be also. Virtual assistance is fine if the assistant is just doing calendar management, but at some point, they will need to do more; so why start the hiring cycle all over again?
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