# Resume screening without doing it all yourself.

> Imagine an assistant who reads every resume before you do. That is what BKKStaff does for $99 per open job.

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You need an office manager. You post the job on Friday. By Monday there are 64 resumes in your inbox. Each one takes about five minutes to read properly. That is more than five hours, and you still have a business to run.

Now picture a different Monday. You walk in and an assistant has already read all 64. They wrote back to the people who were clearly not a fit. They emailed a few people to ask about their start date. On your desk is a single page with four names and a note next to each one.

That second Monday is what having a personal hiring assistant like BKKStaff can do.

Before your assistant starts: the brief

A good assistant asks you a few questions before reading a single resume. Even if you screen the pile yourself, write these down first. It makes every resume faster to judge.

Must-haves. The three to five things the person cannot do the job without. A degree, a license, a language, years of experience.

Nice-to-haves. Things that help but do not rule anyone out.

Deal-breakers. Pay expectations far above your budget. Can't work the hours. Lives too far away.

If you can't write the must-haves in one minute, the job post probably isn't clear yet either. Fix that first.

How a good assistant reads a resume

They don't read it top to bottom. They check the must-haves first. If one is missing, the resume goes in the "no" pile, and they move on. Only the resumes that pass get a full read.

They look for proof, not adjectives. "Ran payroll for 40 staff" tells you something. "Detail-oriented team player" does not. They also ignore fancy design. A plain resume can belong to your best hire.

When a resume leaves a question open, they don't guess. They send one short email: "Can you start in two weeks?" or "Is your accounting license current?" The answer decides it.

What lands on your desk

Here is the kind of note your assistant gives you. This is a demo. The names and details are made up.

Office manager: 64 resumes read, 4 to interview

Candidate A. 6 years running a 20-person office. Handles payroll and supplier bills. Can start in 2 weeks.

Candidate B. 4 years as an executive assistant. Fluent in Thai and English. Asked about salary range in follow-up, and it fits.

Candidate C. Bookkeeper moving into office management. Less experience, but very clear answers.

Candidate D. Strong background. Lives far away, but confirmed she is happy to commute.

The other 60 have been sent a polite thank-you and decline.

You read one page instead of 64 resumes. Then you pick who to call. See more on what a good interview shortlist looks like.

What your assistant doesn't do

A personal hiring assistant works for you, not instead of you. BKKStaff doesn't post your job, doesn't promise how many people will apply, and doesn't hire anyone. You post the job where you normally do. Your assistant reads what comes in. You interview and choose.

What it costs to hire one

A real assistant would cost you a monthly salary. BKKStaff costs $99 USD for one open position for 30 days. No monthly fee. If you are not happy, ask for a refund within 14 days of payment. Full details are on pricing.

Common questions

How do the resumes get to my assistant?

You get a hiring link and an apply-by-email address. Put either one in your job post. People apply with their resume and cover letter.

Can I see why someone was declined?

Yes. Your assistant works from the must-haves you set. You can see them and change them while the job is open.

What happens to the applicants' data?

It stays in your account and is never shared with other employers. See our privacy policy.

What if the job doesn't need a resume?

For cleaners, kitchen staff, and similar jobs, your assistant can use a short phone quiz instead. See hiring people who don't have CVs.

Already buried in applications? Start with what to do when you have too many job applications.