If your company is larger and has a more "business" structure and protocols, it may be beneficial to employ a VA who has worked in a corporate office before and is familiar with the ins and outs. Prior office experience, corporate employment, or executive administrative assistant roles are listed in the profiles of some freelance virtual assistants. This should translate into useful information that will equip them with the instincts and skills to deal with more complex situations.

It's also crucial to locate someone that complements your talents, company, or workflow, and who can bring something to the table that you don't have. You'll be able to better match a possible VA with the talents you'll need once you've determined what job you'll need done. The more difficult the job, the more experience you'll need, which can effect pay.

Begin by inquiring about the prospective VA's essential abilities and services, then inquire about their targeted, advanced skills. You'll have to broaden your search and possibly increase your budget if some of the job you need done falls outside of their scope.