According to Wikipedia , a virtual assistant
(typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant) is an entrepreneur who provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients from a home office.

Do you have what it takes to be a
VA?
To become a virtual assistant, there are two
ESSENTIAL qualities that you must possess:
1. Internet surfing skills
2. Strong desire to change your life for the better

Setting up your home office
• Computer / Laptop
• Headset
• Speakers/Microphone
• Writing materials
(notebooks, post-its, pens)
• Fast and reliable Internet connection
Optional
• Web camera
• Foot pedal
• Accessories HARDWARE

Setting up your home office
• Email Account
• Instant Messaging
• Invoicing & Payment
Tools
ONLINE TOOLS

Pimp Your
Resume
10 Characteristics of an Effective
Resume
Treat your resume as a living, breathing document… always changing.
Jonha Revesencio
Tristan Kahlil
Nica Mandigma
Valerie Deveza
Mary Ann Deblois
Resume Templates
1. Short
2. Easy to read
3. Updated
4. Verifiable
5. Devoid of personal information
6. Free of grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors
7. Free of salary expectations
8. Populated with action words
9. Visible contact information
10. Relevant

10 Tips in writing an effective the cover letter
1. Make sure you have the right subject.
2. Address the recipient by name if possible.
3. Use bullet points to emphasize important points.
4. Don’t forget to attach you resume.
5. Include all contact options.
6. Don’t use generic cover letters.
7. Proofread your cover letter before hitting the send button.
8. Don’t use fancy colors and fonts.
9. Avoid using negative words.
10. Ask questions.

Why a Blog is
Important for a VA
Filipino Virtual
Assistant Blogs
• The Virtual Assistant
• Valerie Deveza
• Virtual Assistant
Philippines

Finding
Employers or
Clients
Important Links
• Monster List of
Freelance Job Sites
• Virtual Staff Finder
Careers

First impressions last:
How to ace your interview.
If you want to be hired as a virtual assistant, make sure to :
• Do your research about the client
/employer.
• Make sure there’s nothing to distract you during the interview.
• Test your hardware and Internet connection before the interview.
• Be on time.
• Be generous with your answers but remain on point.
• Ask questions.
• Follow-up after the interview.

Your contract under scrutiny.
Before you sign your independent contractor agreement or employment contract, make sure you understand the following:
• Compensation
• Employee benefits, if any.
• Duration of the contract
• Non-compete clause
• Confidentiality clause.

10 Best Practices of a Successful
Virtual Assistant
1. Be early, be on time.
2. Know thy client and his/her industry.
3. Undervalue but over deliver.
4. Practice accountability at all times.
5. Learn to take criticisms.
6. Learn to say “NO”.
7. Manage your time wisely
8. Maintain regular communications…. at all costs.
9. Make yourself indispensable.
10. Upgrade, upgrade, upgrade.
KNOW – LIKE – TRUST

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