Outsource virtual assistants to the Philippines

Virtual assistants need to be tech-savvy and highly proficient in computer systems and cloud-based technologies. Those who are required to perform further specialised tasks beyond general administrative duties may require additional experience or skills to succeed. 

Virtual assistants can be assistants in anything and everything. Organisations simply need to clarify what responsibilities fall outside the scope of general administration when deciding on additional qualities virtual assistants must possess.

Outsourcing service providers recruit virtual assistants the same way an internal, talent acquisition team would. Essentially, they ask the same questions to understand whether these offshore candidates would be able to provide the level of quality required by Australian organisations:

• What experience and knowledge do you have assisting organisational departments or managers in an administrative form?
• What are your time management skills like?
• How do you ensure excellent communication, both written and verbal, between external and internal stakeholders?
• What organisation techniques do you use to ensure information is updated and maintained?
• Provide an example of how you showcased a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• What tools and systems are you familiar with?

In terms of qualifications, a higher education degree or certificate in business administration is desirable but not necessary. Outsourcing companies can help you find the right candidate to meet your organisation's administrative requirements by hiring these virtual assistants who can efficiently support and coordinate with your onshore teams to increase revenue. 

• Whether you are looking to train a virtual assistant from the ground up and teach them your business's way of doing things, or 
• Whether you are seeking expertise and a team of virtual assistants with certifications and higher education.

Benefits of outsourcing virtual assistant roles

Organisations are able to appreciate the added benefits that come from offshoring virtual assistant duties to the Philippines, including:

What are the costs associated with outsourcing virtual assistant roles?

Outsourcing your virtual assistant roles to the Philippines can represent significant cost savings of up to 70%. At Beepo, we offer a simple monthly fee to help you reduce your overheads and focus on growing your business. This monthly fee covers everything: including infrastructure, security, recruitment and training, management and staff benefits.

For more detailed information on costs, please arrange a business consultation so we can tailor a solution to your business needs.

How does hiring an outsourced virtual assistant work?

This first step is to find out if your business is offshore ready. If the answer is yes, here are the next steps:

• Create a job description: to help us hire the right candidate for your role. We can also assist in this process to ensure we are finding the best talent in the current local market. 
• Source the right candidate: we source candidates across our database and the local market before presenting you with a shortlist of the most suitable candidates available. 
• Screen and interview: you screen, interview and select the candidate(s) you’d like to hire while we take care of the infrastructure set up to get them ready to work for your business. It’s usually around six to eight weeks to get your offshore staff up and running.
• Onboard and train: your business, along with the operational assistance of our offshore management team, organise new staff onboarding and training, including the use of your systems, any relevant processes and workflows they may need and an overview of your company values and culture. This will help your new team member fit seamlessly into your organisation and assist in effective change management with your existing onshore team members.