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Yea, yea...
You've heard it all before - "Work As A Virtual Assistant From Your Home and Earn Big Money" !!!
But is it true? The answer is... well, sorta...
The fact is, there are hundreds of great virtual assistant opportunities out there. Long term, short term, freelance, employee, self employed, home business, project based - these days virtual assistant opportunities exist in all of these areas and more. So then why is it so darn tough to land a job??
Really, its not that hard for some job seekers. For others its almost impossible. This has more to do with the job seeker than the job opening. The misconception is often that anyone, regardless of their background and experience, can easily slide into a VA job earning $15 an hour from home. But that's like saying that anyone can ski the advanced slope without first having the equipment and practicing on the beginners ramp.
So, when we are asked if it's "hard to land a virtual assistant job" our answer is "no" - It's not hard at all if you are prepared, qualified and equipped. This means that if you are just starting out you will need to start at the bottom to build your portfolio. You might need to work for minimum wage or perform less that desirable tasks. You might need to make yourself available during holidays and weekends. In other words, you need to practice on the beginners slope a few times before you can move on.
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Inevitably someone will still complain - "why have I not been hired, I've worked as a secretary for 20 years." While this is a great and noble record, it has nothing to do with working as a virtual assistant from home. Virtual assisting requires experience and knowledge of the Internet, email, Virtual Faxing , computers, software and in many cases - even basic HTML. Virtual assisting requires access to modern equipment and tools, a professional home office arrangement and a sleek resume package that does more than simply list your previous job duties.
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Therefore, those that are hired first are also those assistants that have met these basic requirements and have put in the legwork to market themselves as a true professional.
At least three references (they will be checked)
A good credit score. Request Free Score Here
A newer computer. Please provide details about your system
High speed Internet access (no dial-up accepted)
Online collaboration for interviews and conferences Get Yours Here  .
Dependable email (aol, yahoo, hotmail are problematic). We suggest Gmail
Must have a USB computer headset
Experience with the Internet, email and file attachments
File Share and Backup. (Weekly transfers and backups required). We accept:
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* They have a variety of resources on hand to get the job done including:
- Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook
- The Gregg Reference Manual
- Become a Highly Successful, Sought After Virtual Assistant
We strongly suggest that you create a free listing for your Virtual Assistant services. This will allow potential employers to easily find you and validate your application: Create Your Virtual Assistant Listing Here
Successful virtual assistants do not expect to be hired and THEN equip their home offices with the necessary tools. They do not expect the employer to pay for their home offices (although many employers are willing to do so), and they do not demand top salaries if they do not have home office references. Instead, they are offered the best salaries because their portfolios speak for not only their skills but also their dedication to the industry.
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Posted On May 13, 2010
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