What does a Virtual Assistant do?
What duties does a VA cover and what skills are required for this job? #business #business-owner #assistants #va #virtual-assistant
4 answers
Aijaz’s Answer
Hiring a virtual assistant allows you to delegate routine jobs, tasks you can't do and even things you simply don't want to do. Virtual assistants work remotely via phone and a computer with Internet access to complete jobs for businesses, such as appointment-setting, creating marketing materials and managing email. They also can help people manage their personal life.
Raghava’s Answer
Also Virtual Assistant will perform various administrative tasks, including answering emails, scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements. For this role, a strong Internet connection is required, along with experience using communication tools like Skype.
Below are the few more responsibilities:
Respond to emails and phone calls
Schedule meetings
Book travel and accommodations
Manage a contact list
Prepare customer spreadsheets and keep online records
Organize managers’ calendars
Perform market research
Create presentations, as assigned
Erin’s Answer
Virtual Assistants can sometimes refer to AI (artificial intelligence) bots that are able to pre-answer questions that people submit on various websites or apps. Within your search, you may want to add in Virtual Administrative Assistance to help narrow down your results and differentiate between computer led assistance and jobs in the field.
Melissa’s Answer
Skills needed - organized, attention to detail, self-motivated and disciplined (it's very easy to become distracted when working from home), proactive, strong customer service skills, people person, professional, excellent written communication skills, positive attitude, think outside of the box, be resourceful, wear multiple hats, reliable, honest, trustworthy, digital upskilling (keep up with the ever changing technology) and be comfortable communicating with your boss over the phone or via video.