How to Apply to Virtual Assistant Jobs
Your work week as a virtual assistant has begun---imagine having a commute from your pajamas to your at-home office. Many companies offer virtual positions ranging from customer service, order takers to virtual assistants. Being a virtual assistant can give you the flexibility to work from home and often the luxury of choosing the hours and days you want to work. Using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo and MSN, can help you locate companies that offer virtual assistant positions. With a resume, cover letter and a little research, you can apply for a job as a virtual assistant.
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Things You'll Need
- To find a virtual assistant position, you will need the following:
- Internet access
- PC or MAC computer
- E-mail address
- Job board account
- Virtual staffing account membership
- Local staffing company enrollment
- Online virtual profile
- Resume
- Cover letter
Instructions
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Apply for a Virtual Assistant Position
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Decide on the type of company you want to work for as a virtual assistant. Knowing what type of company you want to work for will help you to find the virtual assistant position that is right for you. It will also give you the opportunity to research the company. Having the company's information can make the application process easier, because you will have a better understanding of the company and job requirements of the virtual assistant.
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Create a virtual profile where potential employers can view your information online. You can create a resume and add recommendation letters. You can also apply for different virtual assistant positions by e-mailing the human resource departments of different companies. Research the companies of your choice; contact the human resource departments and their hiring managers; and e-mail your virtual profile to these managers. Often, companies that hire virtual assistants will have their human resource contact information online at the companies' Web site. To locate these companies, use a search engine with key words, such as "Virtual Assistant Jobs."
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Register with an online virtual staffing company, which is an online employment agency that specializes in virtual employment. Doing so will enable you to receive job offers that match your experience; the virtual staffing company will assist you with applying for a virtual assistant position.
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Sign up with your local staffing company, which will often provide free training at the office and will assist you with finding local companies that hire virtual assistants. Benefits of this type of association include picking up your paycheck at the office, as well as receiving help with applying for a virtual assistant position.
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Apply for a virtual assistant job through Craigslist network. Craigslist offers job searches by states, cities and countries. You will need an e-mail address to apply for virtual assistant jobs offered on Craigslist. When applying for a virtual assistant position, e-mail your resume and cover letter to the e-mail address provided on Craigslist.
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