What: An online subscription staffing company with team members in North America and Europe; specializes in finding “business-grade” virtual assistants
Expected pay: $20 – $22/hour
Commissions & fees: None
Where: Nationwide
Requirements: Pass 3 video interviews; have 7 years of experience in relevant positions; reference and background checks; Have a high level of internet knowledge and a solid understanding of cloud-based technologies; Advanced skills within your professional industry; A computer with up-to-date software; A fast and reliable internet connection
Review:
PROS:
- The company directly hires its remote workers as employees, so you get benefits, including paid time off
- Applicants should hear back within 14 days of submitting an online application
- Applicants are expected to work between 20 and 25 hours/week
- Most of the company’s placements are long-term, so virtual assistants could end up finding long-term assignments
- Employers are told that their VAs will be available during normal work hours Monday through Friday
- Employee reviews of this company are extremely positive
CONS:
- You need to be highly qualified
- Extensive interview process
What Their V.A.’s Say: (From Glassdoor)
I have been working at Boldly part-time for less than a year
Pros
No commute Great clients Awesome place to work
Cons
I have no complaints at all
I have been working at Boldly part-time for less than a year
Pros
I am so impressed with this company from the interview process to training and support. I felt supported from the application process and already knew it was a great team. The combination of questions, interviews and tasks to determine if I was qualified is comprehensive and fair. I appreciated how thorough they were from the beginning through the final interviews. This is a great company who cares about the employees that work here and their clients.
Cons
None. I wish I had applied sooner.
I have been working at Boldly full-time for more than a year
Pros
Dilligent interview process, very in tune customer service
Cons
Lengthy hiring process but again, worth it!
