When you go shopping, do you know what you are looking for? Maybe you are just window shopping and waiting for that magical moment… when you can ‘feel’ how right something is. Hiring the right professional organizer for your needs is like shopping. If you were hiring a caretaker for your children, would you select someone based on price alone? Probably not. A professional organizer will be privy to sensitive and confidential information you keep in your desk drawers (and what you may keep in your underwear drawer!) so it is important to select the right person for the job.
Recommended Criteria for Hiring the Right Professional Organizer
- Website: Look at how the professional organizer’s website is laid out and the image it portrays. This may be an indicator of the organizer’s approach and style. Since you are hiring someone to provide you direction on how to organize and maintain your home or work space, their website should look organized and easy to navigate?
- Telephone Conversation: Have a phone conversation with the organizer. You can get a good impression about someone from just a conversation with them. You will be spending hours and potentially days with your professional organizer. Make sure your personalities are compatible and you appreciate their style.
- Reference Checks: Ask for a list of previous clients and/or speak to past or current clients for testimonials. This is not unlike a job interview.
- Process: Determine what approach the professional organizer takes. Are they hands-on? Is it a team approach? Do they have they defined a process you will be working with? You want to ensure that you are hiring someone to lead you and teach you how to get organized and maintain your space – and not just be a cleaner.
- Past Experience: Ask about the professional organizer’s background. Look at skills they bring to the table. Then, determine if those skills are what you need for your project.
For more advice on hiring the right professional organizer, check out the Frequently Asked Questions at Professional Organizers in Canada.
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