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How to Become a Virtual Assistant

Course Outline

 Part I- Understanding a VA
 Part II- Getting Started
 Part III- Creating Your Online Profile
 Part IV- Guide to Job Application
 Part V- Final Tips

Part I

What is a VA?

- provides services from a remote location


- make VA almost anything

Why do people need a VA?

- 5 reasons
 reduced cost
 outsourcing non-core tasks
 quick to scale client’s business
 can offer 24/7 customer service
 frees up their time

How does a VA work?

- 5ways
 from a laptop/computer
 home
 coffee shop
 mall
 while watching Netflix

VA Rates

- hourly & fixed


- $3-50 per hour
- examples of hourly work
a. social media management
b. email marketing
c. social media marketing
d. social media posting
e. social media ads
f. product research
g. customer service
h. order fulfilment
i. data entry
j. search engine optimization
- fixed per project
- $30-1,000 dollars per project
- example of fixed work
a. logo designing
b. 3D animation
c. video production
d. video ads
e. web development
f. article writing
g. blog writing’
h. web tech support
i. video editing
j. photo editing

VA Pros and Cons

- work anywhere
- more clients, more money
- earning dollars not peso
- discover more opportunities

Cons

- can’t work w/o internet


- no client no money
- limited benefits

Part II

How to Become a VA- The Tools You Need

5 Important Tools

1. Laptop/computer
2. Internet Connection
3. Local Bank Account
4. PayPal Account
5. Money (Optional)

Tool #1 Laptop vs. Personal Computer

Recommendation: LAPTOP & PC atleast 4GB RAM/ 500 HDD

Webcam & Headset- A4 Tech atleast 10 MB Resolution

- below 1,000

Tool #2- Internet Connection

- PLDT
Tool #3- Local Bank Account

- also have a virtual wallets ( GCash and PayMaya)

Part III

Creating Your Online Profile/ Portfolio

- Create an Effective Email Address


- Create Your Profile Picture
- Create Your Own Resume/ CV
- Create Your Application/ Cover Letter * get the copy of cover letter
- Others: Skype, Slack & Trello
1. Effective Email Addres
- FIX MY GMAIL & PAYPAL ACCOUNT
- Profile Photo is Half-Body
2. Creating Your Resume
- go to CANVA
3. Creating your Own Profile Description
- SEARCH WHAT TO WRITE IN PROFILE DESCRIPTION AS A BEGINNER IN FREELANCING
4. Creating Your Own Application Letter
- SEE MY PHOTOS
5. Introduction to Skype, Slack & Trello
- What Is SLACK APP!
- See a YT Vid Teaching Slack
- Trello- this is where the client put the tasks to be done
- YT Vid in Trello

Part IV

Guide to Job Application

What to Expect

1. Types of VA Jobs
2. Diff Freelancing Websites
3. How to Rate Yourself
4. How to Apply for Jobs
5. Pre-Interview Preparation
6. To Do During the Interview
7. Post-Interview Preparation
8. What to Do if Hired or Not

 Types of VA Services
- digital marketing
- study for the skills in digital marketing
- Businesses
 Different Online Freelancing Websites
- Upwork
- fiverr
- guru
- Transcription platform
 2types of rate
- hourly $3-30 dollars
- fixed- $5-2000 dollars
 Pre-Interview Preparation
- pen/notebook
- silent environment
- clear background
- skype (camera+headset+mic)
- Questions: (Templates)
1. see upwoprk
- just be yourself
- it’s okay to have a mistake
- always listen to the questions well
- always smile
- pray
 how to apply the jobs
- onlinejobs.ph
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