Is it important to hire someone with a degree?

Updated on : 11 Sep 2024

Welcome back to 'Secrets of a Virtual Boss,' the podcast where we explore remote work entrepreneurship and scaling your business in the virtual world. Today, we delve into a question close to my heart: 'Is it essential to hire someone with a degree?'

In the Philippines, where English is a crucial part of education, a degree signifies dedication and perseverance. But is it always necessary? The answer isn't one-size-fits-all. At VirtualStaff.ph, we consider experience, soft skills, and that unique X-factor.

Degrees can bring specialized knowledge, but they aren't the sole measure of talent. In the end, it's about understanding the context and cultural landscape of hiring. Talent is talent, whether they hold a degree or not.

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Michael Brodie

Founder of VirtualStaff.ph — Creator of the VirtualStaff Seat System

Michael Brodie is the founder of VirtualStaff.ph and the creator of the VirtualStaff Seat System, a modern alternative to traditional outsourcing and offshore staffing agencies.

After years of seeing business owners struggle with inflated markups, recruiter-driven hiring, and unreliable offshore models, Michael set out to build something different — not another job board, not another BPO, but a system.

The result was VirtualStaff.ph: a plug-and-play way for businesses to build dependable, full-time back-office teams in the Philippines — without salary padding, outsourcing firm markups, or long-term lock-ins.

Through VirtualStaff Seats, businesses can add reliable Filipino staff directly into their operations — one Seat at a time — for roles like customer support, admin, billing, bookkeeping, and back-office operations.

Today, businesses across the US, Australia, and the UK use the VirtualStaff Seat System to build stable, long-term teams that simply work — while staying in full control.

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