What are the skills needed to become a Virtual Assistant?

Maybe you still wondering right now what skills do you need to become a virtual assistant. Do I need to be programmer, web designer, a computer geek, an IT or Computer Science graduate?,  These are some of the frequently asked questions from newbies in the Virtual Assistant Industry.


If you have this questions in mind, It's alright, it just simply mean that you are a normal earthling (who knows some aliens are reading this blog LOL!!). I once also asked these questions and I was surprise with the answer, which is a big NO. You DON't need to be a programmer, web designer, or a computer expert to become a virtual assistant.


Of course, it would be your great advantage if you have these skills but there are so many other skills aside from these. When I was just started out, I was surprise when I found out that I already possesd some of the skills in-demand for a VA job and this might be true to you as well.


You can be a virtual assistant if you can do the following?


1. Answer letters and emails.
2. Do research.
3. Remind people for their schedules.
4. Write an article.
5. Event planning.
6. Collect data and store them in a database.
7. Book a flight.
8. Do transcription.


These are just few of  the very basic jobs in VA industry today. Please note that there are many jobs I have not mentioned here and you may check them at Odesk.com. You can see above that you do not need a sophisticated skills to do those things,  right? Whatever skills you have currently, you might want to use it as a virtual assistant service.


If you still confused, you may post your  questions on the comment box below and I would gladly answer them as soon as I can. You can also attend one of my mentor's seminar "How to Become A Virttual Assistant" so you will know that Virtual Assistants in the Philippines really exist and they are real.


My mentor is Jomar Hilario and his the man behind the Internet Marketing succceess of Bro. Bo Sanchez.  I believed that every successful man ever exist succeeded because they have a mentor who guides them.


To become a kung fu master you must first need to learn from an existing kung fu master. So I highly suggest you get a mentor to guide you on your Virtual Assistant journey. Keep reading about virtual assistants and good luck to your first VA gig.

P.S. My mentor Jomar Hilario is offering a BUY one TAKE one ticket promo for the upcoming How To Become A Virtual Assistant in Cebu City on July 09, 2011. Click here for details.


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