What Level of Experience do Virtual Executive Assistants Have?

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how can diversity create a competitive advantage?

Business Wire has covered the virtual assistant market in great detail. They stated that since 2021, “67% of business owners hired at least one virtual assistant.”

VAs are essential in today’s business world.

Forbes has also acknowledged the importance of virtual assistants, and we now know that business owners can profit from the diverse backgrounds of VAs. That’s the competitive edge you are looking for.

A lot of VAs build their careers starting from all different walks of life. Some Virtual Assistants might begin as administrative or executive professionals before deciding to branch out on their own; others might have skipped corporate life altogether.

Whatever their backstory, Virtual Assistants, much like any other employee, will have a unique story and set of skills and credentials that support their resume and experience. 

And this is your competitive edge.

Between balancing calendar management, graphic design, or managing social media, Virtual Assistants will have all different levels of experience and expertise.

Some VAs will be better versed in certain areas than others depending on their background; but finding an assistant with all the qualifications you’re looking for shouldn’t be a big task.

Working with She’s A Given will give you access to VAs with a wide range of expertise that can match up with what you’re looking for.

LEARN: COST OF HIRING A VA

A Virtual Executive Assistant’s experience should match your needs

When considering hiring a VA and the type of experience you require, first think about what your position entails, and what you’re looking to delegate.

C-Suite Virtual Executive Assistant

Some executives are looking for a right-hand person, and a major asset for support and management. If this is the case, you’ll probably want a C-suite assistant.

This means hiring someone who has the ability to step right in and seamlessly pick up the work you need to offload.

Think Scheduling, Calendar Management, Reporting, Email Management, Presentation Curation, Travel Arrangements, Customer Service, etc.

All the executive responsibilities that a competent executive assistant would do, your VA should have some experience with (or at least the will and ability to learn) too.

Social Media Management Virtual Executive Assistant

If you’re looking for someone who can take up your social media management and content curation, the level of experience and expertise you require might look a little different.

You might not need an assistant to step in and take over your scheduling or inbox management if your social media is being taken care of.

Your new VA is your social media pro with industry expertise.

Delegating the tasks you’d rather not touch frees up your time to focus your attention on the things that matter to you most, like your family, or growing your business! 

She’s A Given

Our college-educated, highly-skilled pros are experienced virtual assistants and/or specialized virtual assistants with specific industry knowledge.

Whether you’re in need of an expert with years and years of experience, or a professional who has been in the field for less time, She’s A Given can accommodate what you’re looking for.

We hand-select and screen our VAs to be sure they’re the right fit for you. If you’re ready to learn more about what a VA can do for you, get in touch with us today!

FAQ

• Is there training for a virtual assistants?

  There are a variety of training programs available for aspiring virtual assistants. These can range from online courses to in-person workshops. The type of training needed will depend on the requirements of the specific job.

• What skills should a virtual assistant have?

  The skill set required of a virtual assistant can include communication, organization, time management, customer service, technical abilities, and problem-solving. They must also be able to work independently and be self-motivated.

• Can I apply for virtual assistant without experience?

  Yes, you can apply for a virtual assistant role without experience. However, having some related experience, such as customer service or administrative work, can be beneficial.