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\u201cSure, I\u2019d love to have an executive assistant. But I can\u2019t afford one!\u201d You\u2019ve probably said that before. Or maybe you don\u2019t know where to find one. Or you\u2019ve had a bad experience with an assistant and are reluctant to try again. In the meantime, you\u2019re stuck in multitask-mode, essentially doing the job of two people.

There\u2019s got to be an easier way to find and hire an executive assistant, doesn\u2019t there?

Yes, there is! We\u2019ve got some simple steps for hiring and onboarding the world-class helper you need. Our own HR manager, Danielle Rogers, joins us on the podcast to empower you to make the most important hire of your career. When we\u2019re through you\u2019ll have the confidence to take your first step toward ending the overwhelm and getting the help you need.

Here\u2019s a preview of this episode:

• Why you\u2019re not done with a hire when you sign the contract.
• Three strategy choices to make before you hire.
• Pros and cons of hiring a full-time employee.
• Why a contract assistant often makes the most sense.
• When a remote assistant may serve you best.
• Why you should hire no one before creating a job description.
• Must-have elements in a great job description.
• How a Careers page on your site works like a screening tool when hiring.
• Why attitude trumps skill in hiring.
• The very best (and easiest) way to search for candidates.
• How to motivate your team to search for your new assistant.
• Six ways to find candidates that you may not have tried before.
• Two reasons you might consider using a corporate recruiter.
• A simple tip for getting interviewees to be totally candid about their history.
• The very first step in onboarding an executive assistant.
• TTTT things you must communicate at the outset of your EA relationship.
• Why you must over-communicate with your EA during the first 90 days.
• Elements of a good communication rhythm with your EA.

Are you tired of the overwhelm? The help you need could be here soon. Don\u2019t overthink this! You know you need the help. Take the next right step and begin drafting your EA\u2019s job description. That will give you the momentum you need to make this vital hire.

Resources from This Episode

• Your World-Class Assistant by Michael Hyatt
• Careers at Michael Hyatt & Co.
• The Kolbe A Index

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