Onlinejobs.ph — How to Hire a Filipino VA in 2 Weeks

Days 1-2: Write SOW, post job on Onlinejobs.ph
Days 3-7: Receive 100-300 applications. Filter to 10-15 qualified.
Days 8-10: Video interview 5-8 candidates
Days 11-12: Hire and send test task
Days 13-21: Trial week (paid, full-time, real work)
Day 22-30: Day-30 review. Keep, extend, or part ways.

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Hiring a Filipino VA is the fastest path from solo to 2-person operation. Onlinejobs.ph is the market. You will get 200+ applications. Most are noise. Today: the filter, the test task, the trial week, and the day-30 review.

Why Philippines VAs

Filipino VAs are the market standard for AU operators scaling to 1-2 team members. Cost: A$400-700/month. Timezone: 8-14 hours ahead of AU (overlap 4-6am daily, or async). English: strong. Work ethic: high. Availability: 95%+.

Alternative: Onshore AU VA (A