THE growing segment of virtual assistants (VA) in the country is picking up so much that it is becoming the de facto choice for those who (a) do not want to pursue the corporate route and (b) are looking for alternatives outside the business process outsourcing (BPO) space.
The role in itself is broad, as what the phrase virtual assistant would suggest. Simply put, it's essentially having an assistant located at some place in the world who can do remote work for you, in whatever industry you may be in. As to what the scope of the work could be, the sky's the limit — it can be assisting in the virtual house viewing of the real estate broker in some Midwestern area in the United States, it can be in managing day-to-day operations as a dental assistant in Sydney, the list goes on. Given that the scope can be anything, it is safe to assume the many possibilities available for those who want to explore this freelancing route. Pay-wise, it can range from anywhere between $2 per hour (for really menial tasks that are commoditized) to as high as $40 per hour and up for those skilled in niche areas.
Continue reading with one of these options:
Ad-free access
P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
- Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
- Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)