Our Vetting Process: How Beyond Business VA Finds the Top 1% of Talent

A Transparent Look Into Our Secret Sauce for Hiring Filipino Virtual Assistants

If you’ve ever hired a virtual assistant and been disappointed by poor communication, missed deadlines, or lack of initiative—it’s likely not your fault. Most agencies today prioritize volume over quality, flooding the market with underprepared freelancers.

At Beyond Business Virtual Assistants, we’ve gone the other way. Our model is about precision, not speed. This is a look behind the curtain at our VA vetting process and how we consistently match clients with the top 1% of Filipino virtual assistant talent.

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Why a Transparent Vetting Process Matters

There are hundreds of agencies offering to connect you with VAs—but few can explain how they find, test, and train them. At BBVA, we believe transparency builds trust. You’re not just hiring a VA—you’re building the backbone of your operations. You deserve to know how we protect that.

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What Makes a Top 1% Filipino Virtual Assistant?

Before we even begin vetting, we’ve defined what makes someone truly high-caliber. This includes:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a relevant industry
• Proven tools expertise (e.g., CRMs, GoHighLevel, Canva, Trello)
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Strong initiative, not just task-following
• Alignment with U.S. work culture and expectations

This already rules out 80% of applicants.

Step-by-Step: Our 6-Layer Vetting Process

1. Experience-Based Screening

We require all candidates to have documented work history, preferably with international clients. Resumes are manually screened by our human team—not AI filters.

2. Tool Proficiency Testing

We conduct live skills assessments across common business tools (GoHighLevel, email marketing platforms, Google Workspace, Slack, etc.) to verify they can hit the ground running.

3. Written and Verbal English Testing

Clear, confident communication is non-negotiable. Every VA takes both written and verbal tests to ensure fluency—especially in professional settings.

4. Behavioral and Situational Interviews

We ask strategic, open-ended questions that reveal attitude, reliability, and cultural compatibility—not just memorized answers.

5. Time Zone Readiness and Tech Setup Check

We verify internet speed, computer specs, backup systems, and commitment to work US hours. Filipino VAs are uniquely flexible with night shifts, which gives you real-time collaboration.

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6. Final BBVA Alignment Interview

The final round checks for BBVA cultural fit: accountability, willingness to grow, and long-term mindset. We turn away applicants—even skilled ones—if they don’t meet our standards.

What Happens After They Pass?

Only after they pass all six levels do they enter our VA pool. From here, we:

• Match them to clients based on industry experience, tools, and communication style
• Provide two weeks of guided onboarding
• Offer ongoing training and performance check-ins
• Guarantee every hire with a 60-day free replacement promise

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Why Filipino Virtual Assistants Are the Gold Standard

We choose to focus exclusively on hiring VAs from the Philippines because of:

• 🇵🇭 Strong English proficiency
• 🇵🇭 Deep understanding of Western culture
• 🇵🇭 Natural alignment with US work hours
• 🇵🇭 Long-term employment loyalty
• 🇵🇭 High adaptability with tools and processes

This is not just a trend—it’s a strategic advantage for growing businesses.

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Our Vetting = Your Confidence

When you hire a VA through BBVA, you’re not just hiring one person—you’re hiring our entire quality system. Every assistant we place reflects the hours of real work we’ve done to pre-qualify, test, and prepare them for your business success.

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the BBVA vetting process take?

Each candidate goes through a multi-step screening that can take 5–7 days from initial application to final approval.

Are BBVA virtual assistants trained before hiring?

Yes. Beyond their experience, we provide ongoing training in tools, communication, and systems used by US-based clients.

Can I request a specific skill set for my VA?

Absolutely. We match based on industry, tools, communication style, and time zone preferences.

What happens if the VA isn’t a good fit?

We offer a 60-day replacement guarantee. If it’s not working, we’ll replace your VA at no additional cost.

Why hire Filipino VAs through an agency like BBVA instead of freelance platforms?

Freelance platforms lack vetting and offer no support. BBVA handles screening, onboarding, training, and performance follow-up—giving you peace of mind.