RE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT (VA's) typically work from home, performing tasks that an administrative assistant or secretary would normally do. For example, they might schedule appointments, make phone calls, plan travel arrangements, manage email, perform social tasks (such as sending thank you notes to clients), or conduct database entry. Some virtual assistants have more-specific jobs based on their pa
rticular skill sets. For example, a virtual assistant might do bookkeeping, conduct online research, or create presentations using raw data. Virtual assistants are often independent contractors; that means they work for themselves, and the company is their client. Virtual assistants can generally work for multiple companies at once. As with any work-at-home position, be careful to make sure that any businesses that hire you as a virtual assistant are legitimate. Avoid scams by doing your research before signing contracts or sharing banking information. Virtual Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
This job generally requires the ability to do the following tasks:
1) Assist clients with any administrative tasks they need help with
2) Locate and screen potential clients
3) Convince potential clients they should choose you as their VA
Virtual assistants need to be able to do everything for their clients they would do in the clients' office, only from their own home or shared office space. They must act as professionally as an in-office employee even if they're at home in their sweatpants and T-shirt with their cat on their lap.