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How To Build A Virtual Assistant Job Scorecard
A scorecard defines what success looks like before you interview anyone. It makes hiring faster and reviews fairer. Here is a one-page version.
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Key Takeaways
Write the outcomes before the job post.
Three to five outcomes, each measurable.
Use the same scorecard for interviews and reviews.
Share it with the assistant on day one.
What Goes On The Scorecard
Mission: one sentence on why the role exists.
Outcomes: three to five results with a measure and a timeframe.
Competencies: the four or five behaviors that matter, such as reliability, written clarity, and asking early.
Non-negotiables: hours, tools, and any required skill.
Writing Good Outcomes
“Handle the inbox” is not an outcome. “Inbox at zero by end of each day with every customer reply sent within one business day” is. Outcomes should be visible without watching the person work.
Using It Across The Hire
Interview against the outcomes. Score the test task against them. Review performance against them monthly. The scorecard becomes the shared definition of a good month.
A Scorecard For A General Assistant
Mission: keep the owner's inbox, calendar, and follow-ups running so the owner can sell. Outcomes: inbox triaged daily with replies drafted by end of day; calendar with no conflicts and confirmations sent a day ahead; every lead followed up within one business day; weekly report every Friday. Competencies: reliability, written clarity, asking early, calm with customers. Non-negotiables: 8 to 12 a.m. Central overlap, experience with our CRM.
Using It In Interviews
Ask for a specific example for each outcome: “Tell me about a time you kept an inbox at zero for a manager. How did you decide what mattered?” Score each answer one to five. The totals make the decision easier and fairer.
What This Looks Like In Practice
An owner writes four outcomes for an executive assistant: calendar with no conflicts, inbox triaged daily, travel booked within 24 hours of request, and weekly report every Friday. Interviews focus on evidence for each one.
A Quick Checklist Before You Start
Mission written.
Three to five measurable outcomes.
Competencies listed.
Scorecard shared with the hire.
Questions Owners Ask
Is this overkill for a part-time assistant?
A half-page version works. The point is clarity, not paperwork.
Should the assistant help write it?
Ask for their input after the first month. They will see things you missed.
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