There are some very important steps to take when looking to hire a Personal Assistant and Masseys Agency can assist you with this.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Determine the job responsibilities and qualifications required for the position: What is required on a daily basis, what will you need your PA to do? Do you want someone who is qualified and has experience in taking minutes? Will they need to deal with reports and reporting? Will they need to book and arrange travel for you?

Job Description

Develop job description of your exact requirements for the position you have: This will give us an idea of what your requirements are and assist us to find a candidate who is experienced with what they are required to do in their role. Also consider if you want someone already qualified or will there be training?

Resumes

Screen resumes: Once we have a detailed job description we can then send over CV’s of candidates that have the experience required for the personal assistant position. We will also advertise your position. If you have any specific questions regarding any of the candidates let us know and we will assist you with getting answers.

Interviews

Arrange Interviews: We will then make contact with any candidates you wish to see for interview. In the first instance we can arrange a video or online interview to assess the candidate’s skills, experience and cultural fit, followed up by a face to face or final interview.

References and Background Checks

Ask for references and perform background checks: Part of the registration process with Massey’s Agency is to obtain references from previous employers and perform background checks. We can contact previous employers to verify previous employment history and job performance. We will also ensure the candidate is legally eligible to work in the country.

Make an Offer

Select the best candidate and make an offer: Things to consider are salary, any benefits you might want to include and the working hours required. We will talk you through this and assist with any negotiations. We would also discuss job expectations and responsibilities.

Contract

Issue the contract of employment: Once all job requirements are agreed you would then be required to issue a contract of employment to the employee and agree a start date. If this is the first time you have employed someone we can put you in contact with a company who can assist with payroll.

Training and Support

Onboarding: Provide training and support to help the new employee settle into their role and become a productive member of the team.