In my eBook, "The RFP Transformation - Take Your Virtual Assistant Proposal From Blah to Bling", I offer a list of RED FLAGS and Tips to be aware of when vetting potential RFP Clients. This the fourth RED FLAG in the 10-Part weekly series.

Substitute a requested resume for a New Client Welcome Packet.

Often traditional job sites such as Jobster, CareerBuilder and Monster will advertise for virtual assistants as employees as opposed to contracting opportunities.

Traditional jobsites often ask for resumes.

Virtual Assistants are business owners and not employees so we do not offer resumes.

I suggest that you create a New Client Welcome Packet and send this document in lieu of a resume.

I have been able to turn a traditional job posting into a virtual opportunity with a well-crafted proposal supporting valid reasons why a VA is the better choice. Attached to this proposal is a copy of my Welcome Packet that details my business processes and policies.

My Welcome Packet is geared precisely for traditional job postings for virtual assistants, which includes specific details regarding the benefits of working with a VA as opposed to a working with an employee.

More on New Client Welcome Packets in my eBook, Chapter Eight, Preparing for the Client Consultation.

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