Getting a virtual assistant job is an easy way to start your career. It's also good for stay-at-home moms who want to earn money from home, and students in school.

Here are five steps to getting hired as a virtual assistant:

1) Find Virtual Assistant Jobs Online

There are tons of virtual assistant jobs online on websites like Upwork, Freelancer, Fiverr, or Craigslist. Just make sure you meet the qualifications listed in the requirements section before applying for the jobs.

Don't just apply everywhere though! You should apply for specific jobs that appeal to your interests and experience.

A little word of advice - avoid applying for every single opening out there because that will increase competition and make you look less serious about working with the employer.

Also, make sure you don't apply to jobs that ask for too many hours at a time or say they will only consider applicants who live in another country.

2) Build your online presence

Having a personal website (like this one) is an easy way to legitimize yourself as a virtual assistant. It's also good to have LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts because employers may look you up after seeing your resume/CV.

3) Get some experience working as a virtual assistant if you're new

If you don't currently have any experience working as a virtual assistant using the tools listed above, try to get some!

There are tons of side projects like creating resumes marketing plans that can help show your experience in virtual assistant tasks.

You can also work for free for a friend or family member to build up your resume/CV and gain some work experience.

4) Look professional

When applying for jobs, make sure you have a professional profile photo and maybe even an updated resume/CV that shows off your skills in the best light.

When you interview for the job, dress nicely  (even if it's over Skype), be on time and answer questions with confidence!

Employers want to hire people who know what they're doing so do your research on the company and talk about specific examples of how you can solve their problems using your expertise.

5) Be patient

It may take some time to find a job as a virtual assistant, especially if you're new to it! It's important to not get discouraged because many employers receive hundreds of applications for one job.

Try applying for less popular jobs or reposting your resume/CV every few months while you wait. Follow-up with your hiring manager and show interest in the position several times over email before giving up on that specific job.

Virtual assistant work is now a thing we can all do from home.

The internet is full of jobs that you can apply for and most are for stay-at-home mothers who want to earn money while caring for their children, college students, and graduates.    

Here are the best platforms to find virtual assistant work:

1) Upwork:

Upwork is a popular job site where professionals from around the world offer different services like marketing, administrative or design help. Employers post a job with details about what they're looking for and they pay per task.

As an employer, you'll have a lot of candidates to choose from so it's important to narrow your search as much as possible.

If you want someone who lives in another country, you can filter for that and like-minded people apply. Don't forget to check their reviews from previous clients!

 2) Freelancer:

Freelancer is a site where employers post jobs and freelancers (e.g., virtual assistants) deposit money into their accounts that they earn when completing tasks.

You can become a freelancer by getting approved and showing that you have experience with certain tasks.

It's usually pretty competitive so be sure your profile is polished and has as many endorsements/testimonials from previous clients as possible!

3) Craigslist:

Craigslist is a lot like Upwork but it tends to attract more people who could care less about your business.

This could be a pro or con depending on who you're looking for but it's good to post an ad here and there and see if you get any bites.

Craigslist is also great because it's free so it doesn't hurt to try!

4) Facebook group:

There are tons of online groups where virtual assistant job seekers post their resumes/CV and employers look for people to hire.

It's free and easy but you'll have to go through a lot of applications before finding the right fit!

5) Seek out virtual assistant jobs in your city:

There are some good online resources for those who want traditional jobs at a company or agency, not freelance jobs online.

Craigslist and Seek are good options because they're also free to post your resume/CV.

You'll need to check often and follow up with hiring managers about new jobs because they get hundreds of applications! Good luck!