How To Be A Miss Universe Virtual Assistant

TIPS TO RISE ABOVE THE OTHER

• Rev Up Your Skills

          Staying on top of the right skill sets in a crazy-fast changing online world.  Stick to the skills your ideal clients are asking for AND the skills that you ENJOY the most.

• Reliability

             Reply the soonest possible you can when a client ask something. 

             Professionalism is paramount in our industry so if a client calls you then ring them back,  if you get an email then reply! It doesn’t have to be immediately but do it the same day

• Marketing

            Marketing can be learned!  I think Marketing is one of the MOST important skill you can have as a Virtual Assistant.  Invest in learning about online marketing and other related stuff. 

• Good communication skills

             When you improve how you talk and present yourself, you reap the benefits of communication. You boost your confidence, self-esteem, and social life – all universally attractive qualities.

• Resourcefulness

            It is  the ability to find and use available resources to achieve goals. Being Resourceful person  start by being a better problem solver. Resourcefulness is about thinking about all the different ways you might possibly be able to get the outcome you want on your own. By finding shortcuts on your own.

Now stand up and Get that CROWN!

Make your RESUME SHINE!

Make your RESUME SHINE!

Give a short description of yourself. 

Make your Profile appealing to employers. 

Highlight your Resume with the following details:

• Contact details (phone / cellphone number, skype ID, Email, etc)  
• Social Media Accounts
• Summary of your Technical skills ( list of all your Software / Applications / Tools )
• Related Training Attended
• Major Accomplishments
• Summary of your Work Experience
• Results of your Online Skill Assessment Test. 
• Take an Online Skill Assessment Test.
  
  

Working while on PJs

Have you imagined yourself working in your PAJAMAS?

I DO! That's how I work. Working online doesn't need you to wear a formal dress or put on your makeup. Just a plain house dress and slippers.

Attending a meeting without brushing your teeth?

It sounds Ewwww but it's true! When I'm late on my online meeting with my client I didn't find time to brush my teeth or wash my face. From my bed, I will go straight to my lappy, turn it on, and head on to my meeting.

Why not try it!

The Reality of Working at Home

No everyday driving to office – No rush hour; No smoke from vehicles ; No heavy traffic

Big opportunity for higher pay – You will be earning Dollar when working at Home.

More Quality time – This especially for your family. Working online doesn't need to wait for 5pm to go home.

Freedom to do what your passion – You don't need to drag your feet to go to office because you didn't love what you are doing. 

Working on your pajamas everyday is possible – Wear anything that makes you comfortable while working at home.

Online Jobs Sites

YOU're wondering where YOU can find to apply for Online Jobs?
Here is my recommendations base on my own experience.

1. UpWork

For me, this is a good place to start. Most of the job posts don't require job experience. Once you get hired YOU need to give feedback by giving comment and rate to your client and vice versa. YOU need to maintain the highest rating as possible and good comments from your client. This will be the basis of your future clients.

2. OnlineJobs.ph

Here, I can say that is not for newbies. Many of the job posts require minimum of 6 months work related experience. The best thing here is they don't have any service fees. When you get hired, YOU will receive your salary whole with no service fee deductions.

3. Virtual Staff  Finder

They were the provider of dedicated and experienced Filipino Virtual Assistants. First, you will be interview by friendly and very accommodating VSF staff . Then they will shortlist you to your chosen client. 

4. My Outdesk

They were more focus on Real State Virtual Assistants. It is a good site to cater them. They will also provide training that covers what you need to know. 

5. Fiverr

It is a short-term basis job. It is a fixed rate job regardless how long you spend on a task, you'll earn $5.  

These were only a few of many places where to apply and showcase your skills. 

Walis at Lappy

Walis ( tagalog word for "broom") and Lappy (laptop).

You heard it right! This two word represents my everyday life as a mom and as a Virtual Assistant. As the two word implies: on my left hand is my Walis and on the right is my Lappy.

I can do household chores while working online. How I do that?

When I wake up every morning. First I will cook our breakfast, while doing so, I turned on my lappy and browse for what will be my to do list for this day.
After our breakfast and my kids where already on their schools, I will now start cleaning our house. While cleaning our house, I'm downloading all the files sent by my client. They were my tasks for today. After I cleaned our house, I will go and freshen up myself. Then I will sit down in front of my lappy and start working. You don't need to put on your make-up, wear fancy clothes, and wear your stiletto. The most important thing is that You don't need to travel just to reach your working place. All you need is to open your lappy.

After several hours of working your task. It's time that your kids were about to go home.

That is how convenient to work online.

You earn without abandoning your quality time for your family.

YOUR Online Tools to Start Your Virtual Assistant Career

I will share with You some Online Tools to get started with Your Virtual Assistant career.

1. Skype

This free tool can be used to speak to your clients like interview and meetings.

2. E-mail Account

You must have first had your E-mail account set up. This is most commonly used for communication with your client. Basically, when you apply for online jobs first thing you need is your E-mail account. The two most common and free E-mail Account were Gmail and Yahoo mail.

3. Google Apps for Work 

Google Apps for Work offers you some sort of One Stop Shop Apps. Services that it offers that will give you a big help are professional email, online storage, shared calendars,  shared documents, shared spreadsheets, shared presentations, and even video messaging.

4. Dropbox

With this tool, You can share links with your colleagues and clients to all your folders. It also serves as your good backup files.

5. Social Media Platforms

There were lots of Social Media Platforms available on the internet. What I will share to You are the very basic. Facebook, Goggle+, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Slideshare and so on.


What I have mentioned were all the basic online tools needed to start Your career as a Virtual Assistant. You must continuously learn different online tools. The more online tools you know the more productive You will become.

Basic Skills of a Virtual Asisstant

Many of my friends were asking me how to start working as a Virtual Assistant. They were very curious about what am I doing? Here in the Philippines, once you said that you're working online - one thing that enters the mind of Filipinos: chatting with foreigners and  online dating.  I feel so sad for that level of thinking. They missed the many opportunities of working online. For those whose, their mind was open to start their career online. Here are the Basic skills of a Virtual Assistant

1. Can work on their own

Working online seems like you have your own world. Some will tag you as: "May sariling mundo". Unless you will be working as a team, which is not that a frequent case. Mostly you will work on your own.

2. Reliable

You must be very reliable anytime and anywhere. The only key that you're client knows that you're still there is to answer quickly on their messages. Even though you didn't finish yet the task , you must explain or answer them.

3. Time Management / Multi-tasking

Being a Virtual Assistant, especially for moms, juggling between working online and taking care of your family is very tough. You must have a to-do list every day. You must know what's on your topmost list to do.

4. Procrastination

For me, this is a Big word. It's hard to battle procrastination. Whenever there's something you need to do. Do it now! Even if the deadline is still far.

5. Technical Skills

Technical skills like Typing, Data Entry, Searching, etc. I will talk more of these skills on my next blog.

If you notice some will say the Basic skills of a Virtual Assistant are more of Technical but for me, the most important skills to hone are the Attitude skills. One must have the Passion for working online. And the all the rest will smoothly follow.

Home Remodeling

Remodeling is a huge event, whether it's a room or your whole residence, and most projects require comparable steps. in case you’ve in no way renovated—and maybe more so if you have— the manner is daunting. Our unique guide will walk you through tackling a preservation, getting rid of the tension.

photo credit

Stage Guide to Remodeling The Home

First step - Decide if remodeling is worht it

Before you begin, think about how precisely you utilize your house. It will go a long way toward shaping your redesigning plans.

Ask These Questions for Your Home Makeover

photo credit

Second step - Design

Determine if you need to use an architect, a designer-builder, or other professional to change your remodeling vision. Arrive up with a design which you love and that is within your price range.

In case you designed the space yourself, decide on a builder with whom you have a solid working partnership.

   

Third step - Set your financial budget

It's easy to determine out what you want, but calculating how much you can afford is harder. Utilize this  four-step plan to help you. Established your remodeling budget.

1. Ballpark the costs

2. Work out how much you have to invest

3. Get quotes from contractors

4. Set goals and trim the job to fit your budget

Fourth step - Put into action

Meet with skilled professional to evaluate the design and style plan for functionality and/or recommendations that may enhance flow or sustain expenses.

Fifth Step: Set Up

Remove personal valuables from the workspace.

If appropriate, set up a small kitchen area in another part of the house.

Set in place a junk bin, convenient bathroom, and development barrier.

Make room for large provides, such as rafters or sheetrock, which are provided at this point.

Sixth Step: Demolish - Demolition: what's involved?

Seventh Step: Remodel

Whole  House Remodel - Before and After With Tips For Your Home