virtual assistant 101

What is a virtual assistant

According to Wikipedia, a virtual assistant (typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant) is an entrepreneur who provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients from a home office.

Do you have what it takes to be a VA?

To become a virtual assistant, there are two ESSENTIAL qualities that

you must possess:

1. Internet surfing skills2. Strong desire to change

your life for the better

Setting up your home office• Computer / Laptop• Headset • Speakers/Microphone• Writing materials (notebooks, post-its, pens)• Fast and reliable Internet connection

Optional• Web camera• Foot pedal• Accessories HARDWARE

Setting up your home office• Email Account

• Instant Messaging

• Invoicing & Payment Tools

ONLINE TOOLS

Pimp Your Resume

10 Characteristics of an Effective Resume

1. Short2. Easy to read3. Updated4. Verifiable5. Devoid of personal information6. Free of grammatical,

punctuation and spelling errors7. Free of salary expectations8. Populated with action words9. Visible contact information10. Relevant

Treat your resume as a living, breathing document… always changing.

Jonha RevesencioTristan KahlilNica MandigmaValerie DevezaMary Ann DebloisResume Templates

Writing your cover letter10 Tips in writing an effective the cover letter

1. Make sure you have the right subject.2. Address the recipient by name if possible.3. Use bullet points to emphasize important points.4. Don’t forget to attach you resume.5. Include all contact options.6. Don’t use generic cover letters.7. Proofread your cover letter before hitting the send button.8. Don’t use fancy colors and fonts.9. Avoid using negative words.10. Ask questions.

Sample Cover Letter

What response did it get?

Why a Blog is Important

for a VAFilipino Virtual Assistant Blogs

• The Virtual Assistant• Valerie Deveza• Virtual Assistant Philippines

Finding Employers or Clients

Important Links

• Monster List of Freelance Job Sites• Virtual Staff Finder Careers

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First impressions

last: How to ace your interview.

If you want to be hired as a virtual assistant, make sure to :

• Do your research about the client /employer.

• Make sure there’s nothing to distract you during the interview.

• Test your hardware and Internet connection before the interview.

• Be on time. • Be generous with your answers but

remain on point.• Ask questions.• Follow-up after the interview.

Your contract under scrutiny.

Before you sign your independent contractor agreement or employment contract, make sure you understand the following:

• Compensation• Employee benefits, if any.• Duration of the contract• Non-compete clause• Confidentiality clause.

10 Best Practices of a Successful Virtual Assistant

1. Be early, be on time.2. Know thy client and

his/her industry.3. Undervalue but over

deliver.4. Practice accountability at

all times.5. Learn to take criticisms.

6. Learn to say “NO”.7. Manage your time wisely8. Maintain regular

communications…. at all costs.

9. Make yourself indispensable.

10. Upgrade, upgrade, upgrade.

KNOW – LIKE – TRUST

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