How to Hire a Virtual Assistant (The Right Way)
Scope of Work
What Your VA Handles
Hiring your first VA—or replacing a bad experience—is easier than you think when you follow a proven process. This guide covers every step: defining the role, finding candidates, vetting skills, setting pay, and onboarding for day-one productivity.
- Step 1: Define the Role Before You Post
- Step 2: Decide Managed vs. Independent
- Step 3: Source Qualified Candidates
- Step 4: Screen for Skills, Not Just Experience
- Step 5: Structure a Trial Period
- Step 6: Onboard With SOPs and Clear Access
Why It Works
Built for Results
Pre-Vetted Talent Pool
Every Stealth Agents VA passes a multi-stage screening process: skills assessment, English proficiency test, reference verification, and a supervised trial period before client placement.
48-Hour Placement
We match you with a qualified VA within 48 hours of your free consultation—not weeks of job posting and interviews. Your role requirements guide every match.
Fully Managed Service
We handle ongoing performance management, time tracking, and quality assurance. You assign tasks and review output—we handle everything else behind the scenes.
Free Replacement Guarantee
If your VA isn't the right fit for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost with full knowledge transfer. You don't start over from scratch.
Simple Process
How It Works
From your first call to your VA starting work, the whole process takes less than 48 hours.
Our Track Record
Why Stealth Agents
Every Stealth Agent passes multi-stage screening including skills testing, background checks, and communication evaluation. We reject over 99% of applicants so you only work with professionals who are ready to contribute from day one.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
“Lindsay has been incredible. She handles the tactical work, which has freed me up to focus on bigger-picture initiatives.”
Chad Sublet
Business Owner
“We went from 300 hours a month to over 2,500 hours with Stealth Agents.”
Erika Giron
CEO, Horizon Pacific Staffing
“They have made a real difference in our day-to-day operations and truly feel like part of our internal team.”
Alex Behrens
Client since Oct 2024
“Gained time for sales and closed 3 clients within two days. Exceptional service.”
Aisha Wonderfull
CEO, Publishing Startup
“Outstanding service. Less than 24-hour VA placement. Fast, high-quality. I have hired multiple times.”
Owen Hone
Multiple Hire Client
“Great communication, efficient and proactive assistant, visible business growth.”
Sarah Jacoby
Client
“The team learned my brand and goals and transformed my business. My dream team.”
Martine Cadet
Client
“Lindsay has been incredible. She handles the tactical work, which has freed me up to focus on bigger-picture initiatives.”
Chad Sublet
Business Owner
“We went from 300 hours a month to over 2,500 hours with Stealth Agents.”
Erika Giron
CEO, Horizon Pacific Staffing
“They have made a real difference in our day-to-day operations and truly feel like part of our internal team.”
Alex Behrens
Client since Oct 2024
“Gained time for sales and closed 3 clients within two days. Exceptional service.”
Aisha Wonderfull
CEO, Publishing Startup
“Outstanding service. Less than 24-hour VA placement. Fast, high-quality. I have hired multiple times.”
Owen Hone
Multiple Hire Client
“Great communication, efficient and proactive assistant, visible business growth.”
Sarah Jacoby
Client
“The team learned my brand and goals and transformed my business. My dream team.”
Martine Cadet
Client
“We especially appreciate how diligent and pleasant Evy is. True pros.”
Rich Cochran
Client
“Agents tackled diverse tasks seamlessly and manager Charm consistently provides excellent talent matches.”
George Assi
2-Year Partner
“Stealth Agents provided me with a fantastic virtual assistant who has been an absolute asset.”
Lee Maasen
Business Owner
“VA George eliminated late-night documentation work, restoring my sleep and enabling proper business planning.”
Kevin Carabajal
Client
“Paolo is exceptional. Communicative, fast turnaround, quality work every time.”
Lynda Sunshine West
Client
“The easiest VA onboarding process. Communicative and helpful throughout.”
McKay Jaeckel
First-Time Hire
“Continuously impressed by professionalism, punctuality, attention to detail, and the kind family approach.”
Evan
Long-Term Client
“We especially appreciate how diligent and pleasant Evy is. True pros.”
Rich Cochran
Client
“Agents tackled diverse tasks seamlessly and manager Charm consistently provides excellent talent matches.”
George Assi
2-Year Partner
“Stealth Agents provided me with a fantastic virtual assistant who has been an absolute asset.”
Lee Maasen
Business Owner
“VA George eliminated late-night documentation work, restoring my sleep and enabling proper business planning.”
Kevin Carabajal
Client
“Paolo is exceptional. Communicative, fast turnaround, quality work every time.”
Lynda Sunshine West
Client
“The easiest VA onboarding process. Communicative and helpful throughout.”
McKay Jaeckel
First-Time Hire
“Continuously impressed by professionalism, punctuality, attention to detail, and the kind family approach.”
Evan
Long-Term Client
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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