Virtual Assistant Jobs
If you have worked as an office administrator, executive assistant, or feel like you have the necessary skills to provide quality office support then becoming a virtual assistant may be for you. Using virtual assistants is a growing trend among entrepreneurs, small business owners, and even larger companies.
With a virtual assistant businesses save money by outsourcing labor to hourly home based employees. This allows them to delegate work more efficiently by relying on VA’s in busy times and saving money by not having a full time employee.
As a virtual assistant your home office should be equipped with the same capabilities as a standard office and you must have a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should also know how to use standard word processing and data management programs.
There are two ways that you can go about getting a job as a virtual assistant. You can use job search sites/freelance job boards to apply for available VA jobs or you can sign up with a virtual assistant staffing company and rely on them to provide you with job leads.
Either way there are plenty of opportunities for qualified individuals to provide office support from their homes.
Below you will find a list of Legitimate Virtual Assistant Jobs:
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May 16th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
It is the same old story people out there with all the heart and desire and would be excellent employees`s but no company wants to take the time, or effort to train them. I believe a lot of businesses lose out on someone who would benefit their company because of this narrow-minded attitude. I have a masters in business administration in accounting and finance but no hands on experience as of yet except what I do for my husbands company and have been looking for employment for almost 2 years.
April 14th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Do you guys know if there are UK companies that offer similar jobs? Many thanks
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 am
what sort of office equipment do I need? I have a computer with good high speed internet. I have a printer but have no money for ink. Would I need a headset?
February 4th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Your article is off base by far! The VA industry is about having your own business, not working through a staffing agency! I don’t even know of any agencies, unless you’re referring to a team of VA’s who subcontract. As a VA now for nearly seven years, I have grown my business as a well respected contractor, partnering with clients long term (years). For those starting out, consider joining the International Virtual Assistants Assiciation (IVVA.org), where you’ll learn from seasoned VA’s HOW to grow your business. You’ll also have access to the Request for Proposal (RFP) system where prospective clients post jobs. There are many other benefits, too numerous to mention.
If the writer of this article had done some research, it would had quickly become apparent staffing for jobs is the wrong direction entirely!
Gretchen Walden, Business Specialist
Maria says:
March 25th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
I disagree with you both, I think for people who want to do this kind of work, but don’t want to stress about finding clients, those who need work today and who can’t afford to wait until they have grown a client base would benefit from using an agency to find VA work. They do have to be willing to get less pay because they are using a broker to find them the work, but this is a valid way to become a VA. Just because your experience is different doesn’t invalidate this way…
Renee says:
February 6th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
The correct link is: http://www.ivaa.org/
I agree with you Gretchen. I was looking into this field a few years back but since I’m not a phone person, I couldn’t see myself taking in phone calls all day long at home. :) I know that’s only one aspect of it but it’s a big one.
December 29th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Q: Is there any virtual assistant jobs that is available for those who don’t have the skills or training in those fields?
Palo says:
May 16th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Susha, thats just silly. Its unfortunately very true, but Essa has the right of it. Its a catch-22. You need the skill to get the job, but you need the job to get the skills.
You could always say “Well.. go to a school or something to learn them.” to which a realist would reply : Not everyone is so fortunate as to come from a background where going to a school after the standard k-12 run is available, financially viable, or in some cases, even possible.
I agree with Essa, bring back the apprenticeship systems. You take on a student, pay him a small wage, teach him your craft, and wish him well when he sets out to do it on his own. Best way to go.
Essa says:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Susha, if every company looks to hire only those with experience in their field, then eventually, a generation of people who have no skills will be in charge, because no one was willing to hire them and teach them the skills. One major problem with today’s job market. An employer should be willing to train. That is why the apprenticeship worked so well. Every generation knew every trade. We as a nation have really become an idiocracy; and we’re only going down. It’s disappointing, especially when we’ve done it to ourselves; to our younger generations; and especially when the solutions are so clear.
Susha says:
February 4th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Jenise, if you don’t have the skills required, why would anyone employ you? Look for a job for which you already have the skills.