Talent Evaluator

About Donna

Donna offers top-tier Executive Assistants and specialized remote professionals to ambitious leaders throughout North America. The company is dedicated to thoroughly selecting and developing outstanding talent who integrate seamlessly into client teams.

Role Overview

This position is a part-time contract role focused solely on conducting the final interview round for Executive Assistant candidates. Unlike recruitment or sourcing roles, your main task is to evaluate candidates who have passed earlier screening stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct 20 to 30-minute virtual interviews with prospective Executive Assistants.
• Assess candidates on English fluency, communication abilities, confidence, professionalism, and spontaneous, appropriate response skills, including traits such as executive presence, judgment, and growth mindset.
• Evaluate readiness to engage professionally with North American executives and cultural fit.
• Submit star-rating feedback and concise written notes in the Applicant Tracking System (Workable), recommending whether candidates should progress to Donna's training program.
• Identify borderline cases with detailed reasons to ensure consistent decision-making as candidate volume increases.
• Work collaboratively with the Recruitment Team, notably the Recruiting Lead, regarding hiring decisions when required.
• Ensure a respectful and professional interaction experience for all candidates regardless of outcome.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be a native English speaker residing in the United States or Canada.
• Possess solid knowledge of North American business communication and workplace culture.
• Have professional experience within North American corporate settings.
• Demonstrate strong communication, attentive listening, and sound judgment.
• Ability to deliver objective, clearly-written evaluations of candidates.
• Be dependable and organized to provide timely interviews and feedback consistently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in interviewing, recruitment, hiring, talent assessment, corporate training, client management, executive or administrative support, or professional coaching.
• Experience related to HR, Talent Acquisition, Client Success, Operations, or executive leadership roles.
• Familiarity with startup environments or remote working conditions.

Compensation and Workload

• Interview compensation ranges from $10 to $15 USD per 20 to 30-minute session, scaled by experience.
• Estimated interview volume for 2026 is between 10 and 15 interviews weekly.
• Note: Donna Talent operates from the US and pays contractors in US dollars.

Hiring Process

• Application submission.
• Initial interview conducted by the Recruiting Lead.
• Completion of a video review assessment aligned with Donna's Executive Assistant Evaluation Framework.
• Final interview previously performed by CEO is now to be conducted by the contractor.
• Training consisting of roughly 20 hours of paid calibration sessions is mandatory prior to official hiring.