22/10/2024
๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐. ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ป ๐บ๐ ๐ฒ๐
๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป๐น๐!
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1. ๐๐ข ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐. Start by understanding what a Virtual Assistant (VA) is. Resources like Google and YouTube can provide a helpful introduction and give you insights into the role and responsibilities.
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( Konting research won't hurt, kesa palagi ka lng nag ha HOW or Sana all and day dream. That's not it mga bess)
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2. ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ง. Consider whether becoming a Virtual Assistant is the right choice for you. Itโs not a fit for everyone, so take time to evaluate your personal situation and family commitments before diving in.
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( May iba kasi na breadwinner and can't afford to take the risk kasi in the VA world, nothing is certain at first until you find your premium client and that takes time. Others just doesn't have the privileged to which is sad. Pero depende pa rin. Praying and rooting sa lahat ng breadwinners out there. Mahigpit na yakap sa inyo! )
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3. ๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ง ๐ง๐ข ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ก๐. If you decide to take the plunge, dedicate time to learn. You can either teach yourself through resources and practice or enroll in a course to gain structured knowledge.
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( Super swerte na kayo ngayon kasi ang dami ng nag ooffer ng courses na super cheap na unlike before sa time ko, napaka slow ng progress but I was patient and I know that I need to take the stairs to reach the goal. )
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4. ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ข ๐๐๐ฌ. Then utilize Google and YouTube for tutorials again. There are many short videos on crafting effective resumes and portfolios there. You can use Canva to design everything; take the time to explore it, and youโll learn as you go!
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( It'll be overwhelming so be ready but this way po, mas magiging dedicated ka so take it slow and day by day. )
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5. ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ. Assess your current skills (example: organization, communication, tech-savviness, customer service, knowledge in Microsoft most especially excel) and determine which services you can offer. These skills comes from your current or previous jobs. Use it!
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6. ๐๐๐ข๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐ก๐๐๐๐. Specializing in a specific area (e.g., real estate, e-commerce, or content creation) can help you stand out.
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( pero for me, I think this is applicable sa mga Aspiring VAs na may kakilala na who is already a VA and explained to them or provided them the information on what they're doing or maybe you followed a VA content creator and been watching their videos. Tapos, you think that it is something that you want to do. Honestly, when I started I don't know what's SEO, SMM, etc yong gusto ko lng talaga is where to craft my resume and portfolio the VA WAY lol and know the platforms where we can apply kasi I was thinking, whoever offers me a job first then I'd go for it, no matter what niche. Pero you do you mga bess! Eventually, if nka start ka na you will slowly be familiar sa different niches and know other VAs that does the same. Tapos marites time na but seriously, this is one way na ma iexpose ka sa other skills. Sometimes, you need to be nosy and fc to gain knowledge. )
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7. ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ผ๐ป ๐จ๐ฝ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐ป๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ท๐ผ๐ฏ๐.๐ฝ๐ต, the original platforms that are still highly relevant today. Setting them up is simpleโjust follow the prompts for each category. Make sure to craft a catchy bio that stands out and upload a decent photo! ( I'm telling you these are the OG! )
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8. ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐! Dedicate at least 1 to 2 hours each day to sending out proposalsโthe more you send, the better your chances. Try to know and negotiate your rate!
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( You can also apply to VA agencies, as theyโre booming right now. Back in my day, it was all about direct clients! Joining a VA or Freelancing pages or communities can help as well. )
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9. ๐๐ข๐๐จ๐ฆ. Avoid comparing your progress to others. Some may land clients sooner, while others might take a year or more. Remember, if you stay consistent and committed, I believe that the right client is out there waiting for you. Just keep the faith and believe in the journey!
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( You need to be mentally, physically and emotionally ready because it is not easy! )
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10. ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐น๐, ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป. Youโll gradually gain a deeper understanding of the VA world.
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Goodluck po sa lahat! ๐
