When it comes to hiring an Executive Assistant (EA), I’ve noticed that clients generally fall into two categories. Understanding which category you fit into can help you determine the best way to find the right EA and maximize your time and effort in the process. Let me break it down for you.
There are primarily two types of leaders looking for the best EA solution. Let’s break them down.
The Hands-On Leader
This type of client wants to be deeply involved in every step of the process. They’re interested in sourcing candidates, interviewing, conducting background checks, and even creating their own testing procedures. They feel more comfortable when they can vet every potential EA personally and have a direct hand in the hiring decision.
The Hands-Off Leader
This client is busy and doesn’t have time to get into the nitty-gritty of the hiring process. They value having an expert find the best fit for their needs, trusting that the agency or service has already done the heavy lifting. They don’t want to spend time interviewing multiple candidates or performing background checks; they just want to be presented with the best option and get back to what they do best.
Who We Work Best With
At Dream Support, we work really well with the Hands-Off Leader.
Our process is designed to save you time, energy and cash by handling the vetting, testing, interviewing, and background checking for you. We go through all the hard work to find the right match so that you can skip the headaches and go straight to having the support you need.
Our clients trust us to deliver the best option and we believe your time is best spent on what truly matters—running your business, pursuing your goals, and focusing on your strengths—not getting bogged down in the details of hiring.
If you’re the kind of leader who would rather skip the candidate search and let someone else take care of the details, then we’re likely a great fit for you.
To help you determine if you’re the right fit for our services, here are some simple questions you can ask yourself:
- Do I want to personally interview multiple candidates for the EA role, or would I rather be presented with one well-vetted option? And yes, you still have the option to say yes or no to that option before kicking off.
- Am I comfortable with someone else handling the background checks and evaluations, or do I prefer to review all the details myself? Don’t trust us just because we say you should. Trust our track record.
- Do I have the time and desire to create an appropriate skills test and evaluation process for many candidates, or would I rather trust an expert to do that for me?
- Is my time better spent focusing on my core business rather than managing the hiring process?
- Do I prefer to have a highly trusted service take ownership of the vetting process and deliver a candidate who’s already proven to be a great fit?
If You Answered “Yes” to Most of These…
You’re likely the type of client who would benefit greatly from our approach.
At Dream Support, we take pride in providing the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. We handle the search, screening, and testing for you. When we select a candidate match, it’s because we’ve already done the hard work to make sure they’re a great fit.
Our clients value their time and understand that delegation starts with letting go of the hiring process itself. If that sounds like you, then you’re in good hands.
Micah Foster, Co-Owner
Micah Foster is a partner at Dream Support LLC who has been providing remote executive assistants to busy leaders who need administrative and organizational help for over five years.
He has a passion for creating and maintaining positive and productive work environments and empowering people to reach their full potential.