It’s easy to assume that more experience is better, but the punchline is that you’re better off defining what you need from an assistant before you jump straight to years of experience.
After all, if only you need someone to format reports for you, hiring an assistant with 10 years of experience just doesn’t make sense! And vice-versa — if you’re a leader looking for a strategic partner, you’re going to want an assistant who has done similar work before, maybe even in the same industry.
So what kind of an assistant should you look for? How much experience should you pay for?
Every situation is different. Fortunately, when it comes to choosing the right kind of assistant, there’s an easy way to know what you need.
The question of how much experience is needed to be considered a seasoned Genie is often debated. While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, let's dive into what typically constitutes significant Genie experience.
However, it's essential to remember that experience isn't solely measured in years. The quality and nature of the experience matter significantly. Someone who has worked for several years in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment might have more valuable experience than someone with more years in a less demanding role.
A truly experienced Genie possesses a wide range of skills, including:
The complexity of the role can vary based on the industry and company size. A Genie supporting a CEO of a tech startup might require a different skill set than one assisting a C-suite executive in a traditional industry.
Ultimately, the ideal Genie experience is a combination of years in the role, the complexity of the tasks handled, and the ability to adapt to different environments.
The difference between a virtual assistant and a Genie can be summed up as tasks vs trust.
Not everyone needs the most highly experienced and most expensive executive assistant. A virtual assistant may serve your needs better.
Virtual assistants are more task-oriented. That is, you delegate tasks for them to do, and that’s their sole focus.
That might include:
Because a virtual assistant is task-driven, they don’t need a full understanding of the inner workings of your business. They just need to be prompt at completing tasks. Pooled virtual assistants are a popular option for those needing virtual assistants. You provide them with your tasks, and whoever is next available completes the task and gets it back to you. They don’t know you or your business but focus on getting things done and helping whoever is next in line. While these tasks are important because they would otherwise eat up your time if you were doing them, they don’t require the extensive experience a Genie has.
Remote Genies are more integrated into everything you do, and trust in your Genie is a big component. We often say that growing businesses move at the speed of trust, and it’s true.
Genies are more strategic, (in class I always like to say...thinking Genies) and support high-level executives and leaders by:
Securing an experienced executive assistant doesn't have to be an overwhelming or costly process. With Genie Pro, you gain access to highly skilled Genies who provide the right level of support exactly when you need it. By leveraging fractional support, you can optimize productivity and efficiency without the financial burden of a full-time hire. Whether you need a strategic partner or a trusted executive assistant, Genie Pro offers a flexible and scalable solution tailored to your business needs. The right Genie can be the game-changer that elevates your business and allows you to focus on what truly matters.
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