Working from anywhere in the world, choosing your own hours, helping amazing businesses and seeing them succeed… sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?
Well, that’s the reality of working as a Virtual Assistant!
But, is this a long-term career choice and what type of experience do you need to have to become a VA?
Why Virtual Assistants will always be in demand
An increasingly popular option for businesses seeking flexible and cost-effective support, Virtual Assistants have the ability to work with any type of business, in any location. This provides them with more options than traditional employees, and allows them to be more responsive to the needs of their clients.
A VA can also help small businesses save time and money at a more affordable rate than hiring full-time employees. By outsourcing tasks such as administrative work, customer support, and marketing, small businesses can free up more time to focus on core business activities and growth strategies.
They bring a wealth of experience and skills from many years of admin experience, making them a valuable asset to any business.
What are the benefits to working as a VA?
Virtual assistance is a great way to achieve work-life balance. You can create your schedule and work from wherever you want. This job is perfect for those who want to spend more time with their family or have other commitments that require flexibility. Working as a virtual assistant means you can organise your day to fit around your life.
All you need is a laptop, a phone and an Internet connection. You can work from home, a coffee shop, or a beach in Thailand – the choice is yours!
As a VA, you'll also need to come up with solutions for your clients. This can be both challenging and rewarding, as it allows you to see what you're made of and what you can achieve.
Speaking of rewards, being a Virtual Assistant can be financially and emotionally fulfilling and you're in control of your success. This can be empowering, as you'll finally get to see the results of your hard work.
So, how can you get that VA job?
Here are some tips to help you to write a great CV:
1. Showcase relevant experience.
Even if you haven't worked as a VA before, there are lots of transferable skills from many industries. Do you have experience in diary management, call handling, data inputting, sales, marketing or problem solving? Include these at the start of your CV.
2. Make sure your CV is interesting!
There can be a lot of competition in this industry so ensure your CV stands out from the crowd. Employers want to be able to quickly scan applications, so make sure yours is succinct and gets the most important points across quickly! Websites like Canva can help you to design an attractive, well-structured CV and always, ALWAYS spell check.
3. Quantify your achievements.
Where possible, share results and achievements.
Can you add links to previous examples or a portfolio of your work?
Stats are also a great way to show what you can do. An example could be: “strong background in growing social media followings through strategy resulting in a 500-follower increase in three months”.
4. Include relevant certifications.
Do you hold any relevant certifications that could help you with the role?
Consider taking part in online courses, which you can add to your experience. There are a number of free resources online, which you can use to improve knowledge around social media, SEO and marketing etc.
In conclusion
Overall, VAs can be a great way for small businesses to get the support they need to succeed and thrive in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business environment and, if you are looking for a career that allows you to organise your day around your life and gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere, then virtual assistance is the perfect choice for you.
If you're interested in joining our team, send your CV to info@victoriamaynardpa.co.uk or apply here.
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