Comments on: Can You be Virtual Assistant? 7 Attributes to be a Successful Virtual Assistant

By: JennyHow

JennyHow — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:07:55 +0000

Very well said. I once hired a virtual assistance for niche articles marketing. It was two weeks and she hasn’t show me a thing. So, I emailed her and she said she’s out of town with no internet access. She only have internet access 2 days a week. And she said my life don’t depend on these articles.

Boy! That’s ridiculous. I mean if she can’t be online most of the time, why apply as an virtual assistant at all? And it’s terrible when she assume my life don’t depend on it.

Becareful when you hire someone out there. They can tell you everything nice about them before you pick them.

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By: Dorothy Stahlnecker

Dorothy Stahlnecker — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:09:52 +0000

Teresa, I was surprised you suggest a hard copy as well. I thought I was the only one still doing that. And learning more and more, I feel overwhelmed sometimes, as new information just keeps on coming. However, until I can’t read, I keep trying to learn.

Thanks for the great post.

Dorothy from grammology
remember to call gram
http://www.grammology.com

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By: Linda Locke

Linda Locke — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:32:48 +0000

Wonderful post Teresa! I especially like your advice to just be yourself and to keep learning new skills. Linda Lockes last blog post..Getaway Girls: Moms who are twin sisters find success with weekend trips for women

By: Donna Caissie

Donna Caissie — Sat, 31 May 2008 16:14:14 +0000

Good post, Teresa.

I’d like to add that being a “real” virtual assistant is very important for the industry. Each person who calls herself/himself a Virtual Assistant is, by implication, representing the Virtual Assistant industry, and the industry will be judged by its representatives. That’s why it’s important for all Virtual Assistants to adhere to the same definition of what a Virtual Assistant is, and for each Virtual Assistant to subscribe to the same set of standards. Otherwise, everyone who works from home and performs a segment of administrative duties can call her/ himself a Virtual Assistant.

Donna Caissie, Virtual Assistant
ExtraOrdinary Assistance
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