Virtual Personal Assistant Jobs

Are you looking for virtual personal assistant jobs? Working as a virtual personal assistant can be an excellent option for people with disabilities. Read on to find out more.

 

What Does a Virtual Personal Assistant Do?

A virtual personal assistant (virtual PA) provides administrative and personal support to clients online and over the phone. The majority of their duties are performed online and can include email management, scheduling, research, social media support and more.

The rise of remote work has led to increased demand for virtual PAs. This creates promising new employment possibilities for people with disabilities looking to work flexibly from home. Your disability does not have to limit you in any way.

 

Benefits of Working as a Virtual PA

There are a range of benefits that come with working as a virtual PA. We’ve compiled a list of some of the main benefits below:

• Earn income working from home – Avoid the need to commute to an office each day by working comfortably from your own home.
• Set your own flexible schedule – Many virtual PA jobs allow you to set your own hours and work at times that suit you best. This flexibility can be invaluable for a healthy work/life balance.
• Gain valuable experience – Build skills in areas like administrative support, scheduling, email management, social media, research, etc. All of these skills are highly sought-after in today’s job market.
• Variety of clients and projects – As a virtual PA you may work for multiple clients at once across diverse industries gaining exposure to different projects and needs.
• Future business opportunities – Some virtual PAs eventually branch out on their own after building experience and contacts which can lead to entrepreneurship.
• Professional flexibility – Your work schedule can be adapted to accommodate any changing needs related to your disability giving you more control over your personal and professional life.
• Social connection and networking – 61% of people with disabilities report feeling isolated and lonely. Virtual PA roles provide human interaction and relationships as well as networking opportunities for professional growth.

The flexibility, income potential, skill development and professional growth possible as a Virtual PA make this an incredibly attractive remote working route for people with disabilities.

Bonus reading → Advantages of Remote Work for Disabled Employees

 

Skills Needed to Succeed as a Virtual PA

No formal qualifications are required to work as a virtual PA. However, if you want to be successful in the role, the following skills are required:

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency with online platforms and technology
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Discretion – keeping client information confidential

Don’t worry if you don’t already possess all of these skills. They can be developed over time with practice, hard work, and motivation to succeed.

 

Finding Virtual PA Jobs for People with Disabilities

If you are a job seeker with a disability, consider applying for virtual PA jobs now through the Careers with Disabilities job board. We only work with Disability-Positive Employers so you can be sure you get the support you need at work.

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