A virtual assistant supplies companies with secretarial, creative or administrative help via an online medium. Communication channels such as email, phone and fax are used to carry out tasks. Clerical and administrative tasks are completed by employees in this job position.
Virtual assistants are responsible for tasks such as organising schedules, preparing itinerates, researching and ordering supplies. Other duties include writing, data entry and preparing presentations. More specialised activities may involve website design, marketing and accounting.
Applicants need to have the skills to operate technology such as computers, fax machines and online services. It is usually necessary to work with programmes, such as PowerPoint and Microsoft Word and Excel. Candidates should possess interpersonal skills in order to liaise with employers and other team members and excellent written English/French.
Organisational skills are necessary to manage the employer’s schedule as well as the job holder’s personal schedule. Salaries for this position are in the range of C
$10 per hour and this can increase with experience and education. Qualifications are not necessarily needed if the candidate can show a good knowledge of the industry as well as the above attributes.