10/08/2025
Bagong VA? Eto Lahat ng Kailangan Mo to Get Hired Online!
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT / FREELANCER / ONLINE JOB STARTER CHECKLIST
✅Where to Build Your Portfolio (Free/Cheap Options)
* Site123 – Free website builder for portfolios
* Canva – Great for resumes, presentations, and social media graphics
* Google Sites – Free and easy to use
* LinkedIn – Professional profile and networking
* Behance / Dribbble – For creatives (designers, editors, etc.)
* Notion – Organize your samples and create a clean portfolio
✅Where to Find Clients
* LinkedIn
* Upwork
* Fiverr
* OnlineJobs PH
* RemoteWork PH
* PeoplePerHour
* Freelancer
* Hubstaff Talent
* Guru
* Truelancer
* FreeeUp
* GoLance
* Facebook Groups – Search “VA Jobs Philippines” or “Remote Work PH”
* Direct Outreach – Cold email or DM small businesses (US/AU markets)
✅Virtual Assistant Agencies
* TeamUp
* MindMaven (for Executive Assistants only)
* Coconut VA
* Magic Outsourcing
* Athyna
* Athena (for Executive VAs)
* Hello Rache (for Medical VAs)
* Cyberbacker
* Remote Staff
* 20Four7VA
✅Free Tools to Learn VA Skills
* Google Workspace – Docs, Sheets, Slides
* Trello / Asana – Task/project management
* Loom – Screen recording tutorials
* YouTube – Search “VA training for beginners”
✅Must-Haves for VAs
* Stable Internet – Preferably fiber (PLDT, Converge)
* Payment Accounts – PayPal, Payoneer, Wise
* World Time Buddy – For time zone conversion
* Grammarly – Free grammar and spelling check
✅Budget Laptops in the Philippines (Under ₱20K)
Aim for: 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and a comfortable keyboard
* Lenovo Ideapad 1 – ₱15K–₱18K
* Lenovo Ideapad 3 – ₱19K
* Dell Latitude 7400 – ~₱18K @ tipidpc.com
* Lenovo ThinkPad T14 – ~₱18K @ tipidpc.com
* Acer TravelMate TMP414 – ~₱19K @ tipidpc.com
📌Tip: Always double-check specs and seller credibility before buying second-hand or refurbished units.
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