How do you know if a job offer is real?
The biggest giveaway is the email address that the job offer has been sent from. If it’s been sent from a free e-mail account like ‘google.com or hotmail.com’ then you should know that it’s fake. Authentic job offers are sent from company registered e-mails.
How do I know if a personal assistant is legitimate?
The position is likely a scam if it does not list the employer’s name or the name of the company. Fake credentials. If the job listing does list a contact person, do a Google search to determine if the credentials belong to a real person. If the search ends up in a dead end, you’ll know you have a scam on your hands.
Is a virtual assistant a real job?
A virtual assistant is a self-employed worker who specializes in offering administrative services to clients from a remote location, usually a home office. Typical tasks a virtual assistant might perform include scheduling appointments, making phone calls, making travel arrangements, and managing email accounts.
How do you spot a proxy interview?
Proxy interviews will often be feeding answers to a candidate in one ear while they listen with the other. It’s one of the most common ways to cheat an interview. Wearing a headset, by itself, is not a sign that a candidate is fake.
How much should I pay a virtual assistant?
All said and done, virtual assistants charge anywhere from $1 to $100 per hour. Sometimes even more. But the sweet spot is generally between $15 and $30 per hour for executive assistant services and $40-$75 per hour for higher level marketing or financial tasks.
Is it bad to not accept a job offer right away?
When do you need a response?” While being respectful of the employer’s time, it is perfectly acceptable to take one to two business days to make sure you fully understand the offer. If they ask you to respond immediately, ask politely if you can have 24 hours to review the terms.