What's the main difference between PHVA and OnlineJobs.ph?

OnlineJobs.ph is a DIY job board where you post openings, screen candidates, and manage hiring yourself for $69/month. PHVA is a managed service where we handle sourcing, vetting, and placement for $900-1,500/month, including ongoing support.

How long does it take to hire with OnlineJobs.ph vs PHVA?

OnlineJobs.ph typically takes 3-8 weeks because you manage the screening. PHVA places qualified VAs in 3-5 days through our pre-vetted network and Academy certification program.

Is OnlineJobs.ph cheaper than PHVA?

Yes, OnlineJobs.ph costs $69/month for access, but factor in your time recruiting, screening, and onboarding. PHVA includes a Success Manager who handles those tasks, plus guaranteed placement and a 30-day guarantee.

Which should I choose if I've never hired a VA before?

PHVA is better for first-time VA hirers. OnlineJobs.ph works if you have hiring experience and time to screen 50+ applications. With PHVA, our team does the heavy lifting and your Success Manager ensures the fit.

Can I find better quality candidates on OnlineJobs.ph?

Not necessarily. Our PHVA Academy certification ensures higher baseline skills. OnlineJobs.ph quality varies widely because anyone can create a profile. With PHVA, every VA goes through rigorous vetting.

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Quick Comparison

	OnlineJobs.ph	PHVA
Monthly Cost	$69	$900–1,500
Service Model	DIY Job Board	Managed Placement + Support
Time to Hire	3–8 weeks	3–5 days
Vetting	You screen candidates	Pre-vetted, Academy certified
Ongoing Support	None	Dedicated Success Manager
Replacement Guarantee	No	30-day guarantee
Specialization	General admin, tech, design	Real estate, admin, customer support
Training Included	No	Yes – PHVA Academy

The Real Cost Difference: Hidden Time Expenses

OnlineJobs.ph is cheap. $69/month. But that price doesn't include your most expensive resource: your time.

What You're Really Buying on OnlineJobs.ph

Access to the job board – You still do 100% of the work
Your time screening – Plan 5–10 hours reviewing applications
Your time interviewing – Multiple calls before finding a fit
Your onboarding effort – Creating systems, training, feedback
Your management overhead – Ongoing check-ins and corrections

Conservative estimate: 20–30 hours of your time at $150/hour = $3,000–4,500 in hidden cost

What You're Buying with PHVA

Pre-vetted candidate pool – No application screening
PHVA Academy training – Every VA is pre-trained in your industry
Success Manager – We do the onboarding and manage the relationship
30-day guarantee – If it doesn't work, we replace them free
Your focus – You stay focused on growing your business

Investment: $900–1,500/month for a full-time VA + support

Speed to Productivity: Days vs Weeks

OnlineJobs.ph Timeline

Week 1: Post job, receive 50–100 applications
Weeks 1–2: Screen resumes, interview top 5–10 candidates
Week 2–3: Final interviews, reference checks, make offer
Week 3–4: Onboard new hire, create SOPs, train
Week 4–8: Ramping period, corrections, adjustments

Result: 3–8 weeks before you have productive help

PHVA Timeline

Day 1: Discovery call to understand your needs
Day 2–3: We source and vet candidates from our Academy network
Day 4: You interview pre-vetted finalist
Day 5: VA starts working with your Success Manager onboarding
Week 1: Productive contributions while we support the transition

Result: 3–5 days to your first productive hire

Candidate Quality: The PHVA Academy Difference

OnlineJobs.ph is a job board. Anyone with an internet connection can post a profile. Quality varies wildly.

OnlineJobs.ph Vetting Reality

Account verification only – no skills testing
Portfolios and references are self-reported
Communication skills unknown until interview
Industry knowledge is what they claim it is
You bear 100% of hiring risk

PHVA Academy Vetting

English proficiency assessment (written + verbal)
Technical skills testing for their role
Background verification and identity checks
Reference calls with previous employers
Real estate or business process training (when applicable)
We bear the risk with our 30-day guarantee

Bottom line: PHVA Academy graduates are a different tier. You're not sifting through 100 candidates to find one good one.

Ongoing Support: Flying Solo vs Having a Partner

OnlineJobs.ph Support

You manage your VA relationship. OnlineJobs.ph provides the platform but no ongoing support. If your VA underperforms, communicates poorly, or doesn't fit your culture, you manage that.

No onboarding support
No performance management help
No replacement guarantee
If it doesn't work, you start over

PHVA Support

Your Success Manager is embedded in your hiring success. They run onboarding, ensure performance standards, handle conflicts, and replace the VA if needed—at no extra cost within 30 days.

Dedicated Success Manager assigned to you
Structured onboarding process
Weekly check-ins during first month
Performance management support
30-day replacement guarantee if needed
Scalable – add more VAs with confidence

Who Should Choose OnlineJobs.ph

OnlineJobs.ph is the right choice if:

You have hiring experience – You know how to screen and evaluate candidates
Your budget is under $100/month – You can't afford managed service pricing
You have 20+ hours available – To invest in recruiting and onboarding
You enjoy the hiring process – Some founders love recruiting; others hate it
You've had past success hiring independently – You have a proven process
You need roles outside tech/admin – OnlineJobs works for many categories

OnlineJobs.ph is legitimate and has helped thousands of businesses hire VAs. It's not a bad option—it's a different one.

Who Should Choose PHVA

PHVA is the right choice if:

You've never hired a VA before – First-time hiring is risky on DIY boards
You don't have 20 hours to spare – You'd rather focus on your business
You've been burned by bad hires before – The guarantee removes risk
You want certified talent trained in your industry – Real estate, e-commerce, agencies
You're in real estate – We specialize in real estate workflows
You want support beyond placement – A Success Manager who's on your team
You want to scale to multiple VAs – Our process is proven and repeatable

The real question isn't "Which is cheaper?" It's "What's your time worth?"

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I hire on OnlineJobs.ph and it doesn't work out?

You start from scratch. You'll likely post the job again, go through screening again, and lose another 4–8 weeks. PHVA's 30-day guarantee means if your VA isn't a fit, we replace them free and fast.

Can I try OnlineJobs.ph first and switch to PHVA later?

Yes, and many businesses do. If you find DIY hiring too time-consuming, we're ready to help. That said, the "test" costs you 4–8 weeks. If you're uncertain about VA hiring, PHVA's 30-day guarantee is cheaper than that time investment.

Does PHVA only work for real estate?

We specialize in real estate, but our VAs work in admin, customer support, bookkeeping, content, and social media across all industries. We apply our Academy training to your specific business needs.

How do I know if a PHVA VA will fit my business?

Your Success Manager handles the fit assessment. We ask about your systems, culture, communication style, and goals. We then match you with a pre-vetted candidate who aligns. If it's not right after 30 days, we replace them.

What if PHVA is outside my budget right now?

OnlineJobs.ph is a legitimate entry point if you're bootstrapped. Just go in with realistic expectations about time investment and quality variance. As your business grows, PHVA becomes cost-effective when you factor in your hourly rate.

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