The hiring process at Virtual Gurus takes an average of 16 days when considering 4 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Virtual Administrative Assistant had the quickest hiring process (on average 13 days), whereas Virtual Assistant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 18 days).
Straight forward interview process. Interviewer was friendly and personable although a bit disorganized. As the position is virtual, I got the sense they are looking for proof of professionalism, responsibility - they need to be able to trust you will do the work you are assigned and work with with their clients.
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Standard questions - i.e. how your previous experience applies to the position; what you are hoping to achieve, etc.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Virtual Gurus (Edmonton, AB) in Feb 2024
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I find the hiring process very organized, it is automated, but it took them a while to respond after you take the online assessments. Overall it is a pleasant process.
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One of your daily tasks is to monitor your clients inbox and respond to emails on their behalf. Please write out an email response declining an invitation to a meeting that they are unable to attend. (Verbal & written)
Application took over a month, still no updates from the company. Unorganized even though it is completely automated. You would think if you are relying on a program to run your HR hiring process, it should be able to properly scope out candidates for you so that the process would be more efficient. Honestly curious on how this company's HQ office is running their business.
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They make you do skill assessments, then a "self directed interview" in step 3 of 7 of your whole interview process. Then you will get crickets from them. I don't even know what step 4-7 of this application could be made up of considering they only pay you $18 CAD/hour and they've already wasted your time at this point. Do yourself a favour, just apply to an Admin Assistant job at a reputable and larger company in your area with non-exploitive rates, full benefits and they will give you their within the same week.