Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or business.
Job Description: A virtual assistant provides administrative work for small businesses from a remote location.
Education: None necessary, but a bachelor’s degree is probably helpful.
Skills: The ability to juggle many tasks during a day, such as bookkeeping, travel arrangements, administrative duties, transcription, correspondence, and other services that can be performed remotely via e-mail and telephone.
Job outlook: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that “employment of secretaries and administrative assistants is expected to increase by 11 percent, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations, between 2008 and 2018. … Job opportunities should be best for applicants with extensive knowledge of computer software applications, with experience as a secretary or administrative assistant, or with advanced communication and computer skills. Applicants with a bachelor's degree will be in great demand to act more as managerial assistants and to perform more complex tasks.” Check out the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for more details.
Possible employers: Check out virtualassistantjobs.com, virtualassistant.org and teamdoubleclick.com.
Preparation: Join the International Virtual Assistants Association for certification opportunities and continuing education courses.
Get your foot in the door: Most companies let you set your own work schedule, so start with a few hours a week and work your way up as you adjust to the job.
Until next time,
Sarah
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