LinkedIn

Description: Global professional networking platform increasingly used for VA recruitment, particularly for specialized and executive-level virtual assistance roles.

Key Features:

    • Advanced professional search filters and industry targeting
    • Comprehensive professional profiles with endorsements and recommendations
    • Direct messaging and InMail capabilities for candidate outreach
    • Company page promotion to attract quality candidates
    • Professional networking for referral-based hiring
    • Industry insights and salary benchmarking data

Best For: Executive assistants, specialized technical roles, senior-level VAs, companies building professional brand presence
Unique Advantage: Access to highly professional candidates with verified career histories and industry connections

Facebook Professional Groups

Description: Numerous specialized Facebook groups dedicated to VA job postings and networking, offering informal but effective recruitment channels.

Key Features:

    • Industry-specific groups (real estate VAs, healthcare VAs, e-commerce specialists)
    • Real-time job posting and candidate interaction
    • Community-driven recommendations and referrals
    • Direct messaging and video call capabilities
    • Group admin moderation for quality control
    • Free posting with high visibility potential

Best For: Niche specializations, referral-based hiring, companies seeking community recommendations
Unique Advantage: Access to specialized communities and referral networks with strong peer recommendations