When looking for an assistant to help you run your day to day business needs, what do you look for? Sure they need to have computer skills and business knowledge, but that doesn’t mean they are the right assistant for you.
Keep in mind this person will be working with you daily. You will depend on them for keeping you and your business on track. Because of this togetherness, one of the most important things to look for is compatibility. You must be willing to work closely with this person, someone you are willing to spend time with.
You both need to be comfortable with the responsibilities and authority that goes with the position. They will often handle business items for you, can you rely on them to make these decisions.
Is he/she teachable, willing to learn your business and how you like to have things done? They first need to be a good follower to be a dependable leader in your absence. This would include being loyal to the organization.
These things will help you greatly narrow down your candidates.
CyQuest offers recruitment services to help your small and growing business. So if it’s a great assistant, manager, or another position you’re looking to fill, call us today!