Would you hire another VA for an entry level position in your.....?

If you had a Real Estate VA business and were hiring entry level people, would you overlook another experienced VA who happened to have their own business or would you look at them first?

Just curious,
Theresa

This is a interesting question. I would not overlook another experienced VA as they applied for a entry level position so I would think that they would understand. Plus they might have experience that would come in handy. When you speak with them I would just re-state that you were hiring on a entry level business.

Thanks, Christina. I was hoping for more input as this really happened to me recently and I cannot figure out why? This was a multi-VA business in my own state even. Oh well, guess it wasn't meant to be, but it still baffles me.

Theresa,

Sorry I didn't see your question earlier.

I think that the answer would depend upon a few external factors:

Cost and budget for the work
Complexity of the work

If the work can be done less expensively by an entry level, I would think that looking at an entry level VA is not unusual.

If the work requires more experience and is high level work, then the experienced VA would be the answer.

If the client is on a budget can hire two entry levels for one experienced level VA but still gain the same results, then I don't see why the entry level wouldn't work.

If I am not reading your question correctly, please let me know.

I think it is purely a business decision.

If a client doesn't choose you, please do not take it personally. It may mean that they don't understand the value you bring to the table and it is their loss. You don't want to work with people like that.

If this is a multi-level VA service that has not chosen you, they may have their reasons...maybe their subcontracting rate is low and they need lower charging VAs. Or maybe they want to train the subcontractor themselves.

Continue on with your marketing and you will be looked at more closely rather than overlooked.

Janine

By way of an update, I did end up getting called in for an interview last week. Guess it just took them a while to contact people or something. So I am back to waiting....(wry smile)

I appreciate your follow up, Janine, thanks.

Theresa