What is a Virtual Assistant?

 

Are planning to start working in a virtual world as a Virtual Assistant? But you don’t have an idea what are the tasks of it. Well, check this out!

A virtual assistant is an assistant who works remotely or PA of clients. The virtual assistant has a vast scope of works. A virtual assistant offers administrative tasks for clients, and that is the most common task of being a virtual assistant. Some of the functions might perform include answer and making calls, scheduling appointments, manage email accounts, calendar management, research, and social management. Virtual Assistants are may be US-based. Some virtual assistants work as independent freelancers. Most of the clients will only leave instructions or notes, or video recording to do the entire day. Most of the tools that virtual assistants used are Google sheets google calendar, social media platforms, scheduler, canva, etc.

Also, regarding the tasks and to do’s for a virtual assistant, it will depend on your client’s needs for their business. Some of them are using software for their business. So, there a room for your growth, learning, and discovering new skills. This is a win-win situation.

Where to apply as a virtual assistant? There’s a plenty of online platforms that you can apply like;

Upwork.com

Onlinejobs.ph

Freelancer.ph

Toptal.com

How much is the rate for a virtual assistant? 

For starters, you can have it for 4-6$hrs per hour, and it will depend on your experiences and skills also. Then, if you already gained enough experience, you can increase your rate. Skilled VA is their rate of about to 15$hr. 

Is a virtual assistant working at night?

It depends on your client’s timezone. As mentioned above, some of the clients are US-based, so it means that you will be working on the night shift.