Blog #1 Virtual Assistant:
5 Job sites Opportunity for Newbie and Experienced
The pandemic has already boosted remote-work jobs. Work-From-Home is the new normal around the globe. Alongside this, short/crash courses for those who aspire to work as a freelancer sprouted like a mushroom. After learning or upskilling, doing your resumé, making portfolios, preparing your equipment, where do you go from there? Of course, JOB HUNTING!
Here are 5 Jobsites worth checking if you’re looking for a remote job as a freelancer or virtual assistant.
ONLINE JOB PH
In the Philippines, it is the largest form of the marketplace that hires Filipino virtual workers. Founded in 2008 by JOHN JONAS, located in Lehi, Utah County in the United States.
HOW TO APPLY: First you need to sign-up for an online job ph account. Provide as much information as you can to be hired. After completing your Profile, you can start applying for job post sites according to your preference, skills, and experience.
PROS: Online job ph doesn’t take a commission out of worker’s rate. This means more take-home dollars of earnings.
CONS: You need to increase your ID Proof by submitting an issued valid government ID, taking clear photos of you holding your ID to help them determine the authenticity of your identity. By doing so, more clients will find your profile as trustworthy as you say who you are.
UPWORK
Lauded as the largest and most popular online recruitment company, connecting savvy businesses hiring skilled freelance professionals and remote teams that engaged in meaningful work projects. Upwork, formerly Elance-oDesk, was founded in 2003 by two friends, ODYSSEAS TSATALOS and STRATIS KARAMANLAKIS, with headquarters in Santa Clara, California, U.S.
HOW TO APPLY: The first thing as always like any other website or work-related platform is signing up to have your account. Then build your profile by providing an overview of yourself, expertise, sample output, or anything that is work-related that will help you noticed by a client, set an hourly rate, and start searching for projects.
PROS: Freelancers often get hired quickly. If a client likes your proposal and you aced the phone conversation, you may be starting on a project as soon as possible. They have higher-paying projects than other sites and clients are more likely to pay higher rates for your services.
CONS: They require service fees ranging from 5% to 20% depending on your earnings aside from paying “connects” to submit proposals to a client. It’s difficult to get hired for your first project. There are scammers too- when a supposed-to-be client asks for money or bond for registration to get the job- RUN! you could be scammed.
LINK: https://www.upwork.com/
If you have a Facebook account, then LinkedIn is like that, but for career professionals and the business community. It is a social network that focuses on professionals (with past and current colleagues) to connect, share, and learn. Founded in December 2002 by REID HOFFMAN. You can find their headquarters in Sunnyvale, California USA.
HOW TO APPLY: You have to have a LinkedIn account by signing up and creating your profile. In the platform, you can click on the jobs tab to take you to the page, and use the search box to look for a job you wanted to be based on your skills and experience and find a match to your description.
PROS: You can research prospective companies. They give you the ability to showcase your profile, expertise in your industry, recommendations/endorsement, and a wide range of connections with people.
CONS: Since you can easily expand your network, expect to have scam messages and it is also difficult to be noticed by your potential client because of the sizeable presence of professionals like yourself.
LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/login
PINEAPPLE STAFFING
It may be a newly built virtual service company but it offers tested and vetted Virtual Assistants specializing in many industries, who were trained intensively. Pineapple Staffing was founded in 2019 by DR. MARK CARNETT, a family physician who has been using virtual assistants in his practice since 2015. Their headquarters can be found in Sierra Vista, Arizona US of A.
HOW TO APPLY: Go to their website, click the “APPLY NOW” button. From then read the overview, description, responsibility, and requirements to be a business virtual assistant. When you think you have what they’re looking for, “click apply for this job” button. Provide the necessary information in the application then submit it and wait for their reply to your email.
PROS: They provide free training. If you don’t really have any previous experience as a virtual assistant, fuss no more and according to some YouTubers who applied and now are currently working in the company, the initial interview is easy (it took them only 5 minutes, so they say) and you will be immediately informed whether you pass or fail. They have a fixed rate of $5/per hour (and there’s a rumor they will increase the rate to $6 this year), with long-term benefits.
CONS: NBI clearance is one of the requirements, so you need to secure one. You need to undergo very intensive and vigorous unpaid training for about 5-10 days (but you will learn a lot). In the long run, if you’ve been tenured don’t expect an increase in your rate since it is a fixed rate from the start.
LINK: https://pineapplestaffing.com/apply/
Last but not least,
HELLO RACHE
Hello Rache is the predecessor (sister company) of pineapple staffing, was also founded by MARK CARNETT, a family physician who has been using Healthcare Virtual Assistants in his practice since 2015, with the same corporate headquarters in Sierra Vista, Arizona United States.
HOW TO APPLY: Go to their website, read first their qualifications and requirements. When you think you have what they’re looking for, click the “APPLY NOW” button. Provide the necessary information in the application then submit it and wait for their reply to your email.
PROS: They also provide training at no cost and will give you a certificate after completion to become a Certified Hello Rache Healthcare Virtual Assistant. Indirect benefits include regular work with doctors that you develop a working relationship.
CONS: Applicant must be in the medical field. Fast-paced and intense, 4-8 weeks of unpaid training. Management is really strict, there’s no room for mistakes or else you will be dismissed from the training, (according to some trainees). You also need to provide NBI clearance, valid government-issued ID, and provide proof of education or training, such as a degree or certificate in your specialized field.
LINK: https://hellorache.com/work-with-us/
So, what are you waiting for? Gather the courage, click the link of these job sites and start earning dollars right away. Whether you are a newbie or an experienced one, don’t hesitate to take action: the first step is always the hardest in your journey as a virtual assistant. Always remember: The same fire that melts the butter, hardens the steel, and purifies gold.
Best of luck in your new venture!
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