Freelancers of all levels find virtual assistant work attractive. Not only are they paid well, but they also include a variety of administrative tasks — like managing social media accounts, running advertising campaigns, and answering emails. Almost every business can use a VA.
Although there are thousands of VA job opportunities online, you may find the multitude of options daunting. Newbies don’t even know where they should start looking. To jump-start your job search, we’ll share the best freelance sites and platforms that offer legitimate, lucrative VA jobs.
Upwork
Upwork is arguably the largest freelance platform today. Since its founding in 2013, it has amassed 12 million active freelancers and 5 million paying clients worldwide. The site also serves users from more than 180 countries.
Given the size of Upwork’s database, freelancers can easily find several jobs that fit their expertise. A quick search for the keyword “virtual assistant” returns over 9,000 results. Although the platform operates on a per-project basis, many clients offer permanent positions and recurring work orders.
24/7 Virtual Assistant
The 24/7 virtual assistant caters primarily to novice and intermediate VAs. It provides a one-time service for administrative tasks such as file filing, basic bookkeeping, simple web development, website maintenance, and customer service. Most projects require 1 to 6 hours of available time per week.
Although beginners can apply for 24/7 virtual assistants, they must also undergo a rigorous training program. Reviews show that only 5% of applicants pass. If you fail the first time, try reapplying at least a few weeks later.
Fiverr
Fiverr is a well-known and trusted marketplace for freelancing services. It has over 3.42 million paying customers from over 190 countries who regularly hire a variety of freelance virtual assistants.
Unlike Upwork, Fiverr doesn’t focus on displaying job listings. It is primarily used as a marketplace for freelancers (also known as sellers) to create profiles and market their services. Customers come to you, not the other way around.
LinkedIn is the social media platform of choice for professional networking. While the site was originally geared toward headhunters and job seekers, it’s more recently geared toward freelancers.
Not surprisingly, administrative services are in demand. Try searching for virtual assistants; you’ll instantly get dozens of international listings, ranging from one-off gigs to full-time remote positions.
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Fancy Hands
Fancy Hands takes items from Small And Midsize Business and distributes them to its operating partners, also known as VAs. Expect to see a wide range of orders. In addition to standard administrative services, you can perform specific tasks, such as making phone calls on behalf of clients, finding great shopping deals, or finding discounts on hotel rooms.
You will also need a working audio headset when applying. However, not all tasks on Fancy Hands are voice processing jobs, and you rarely need to participate in group meetings or one-on-one calls.
oDesk
oDesk is another job board that requires you to bid on proposals, which sometimes results in lower wage rates. But for beginners with little or no experience, this site is great for simple jobs to quickly build your portfolio.
VANetworking.com
The website is a one-stop shop for virtual assistants, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced VA. With tons of free resources and education, it’s the perfect place to learn the ins and outs of virtual assistance, network with employers and other VAs, and search for jobs.
