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How a Real Estate Investment Firm Hired an Executive Assistant for $1,500/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do?

Our client is a real estate investment firm focused on the acquisitions of multifamily apartment complexes. They also write content about real estate, business, and finance that has a strong following of investors, CEOs, and business executives. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

The owner needed an Executive Assistant who is trainable, can work independently, and has high attention to detail. Somewhere helped them hire their new Executive Assistant, Donna.

Donna’s tasks include:

  • Data entry and management in their investor portal and MS Excel
  • Monitor calendar invites and meetings
  • Manage email inbox
  • Format and send out email newsletters

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Donna works for them full-time in the client’s time zone for $1,500 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Before hiring through Somewhere, Donna worked as an executive assistant for two years, and she has a year of experience in the real estate industry. Service is one of her competencies, as she has also worked as a customer support staff member for eight years, along with five years in the hospitality industry. Donna is proven to be trustworthy and dedicated, and she ensures her deadlines are always met. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Executive Assistant to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

We're a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents. We help companies find talent in various roles like customer support, virtual assistants, operations, project managers, creatives, development, accounting, and more!

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