Virtual Assistant jobs are a fairly well-known and highly coveted type of remote work.

Every virtual Assistant job is a little bit different, of course, but there are some general components to expect. Most virtual assistants provide support to their employer or clients in the form of answering emails, transcribing documents, preparing statements and letters, organizing files, coordinating schedules and calendars, making travel arrangements, and generally taking charge of administrative tasks to help a client focus on the other aspects of their jobs (or personal lives).

Virtual assistants can work as executive assistants, administrative assistants, personal assistants, and in other related positions, depending on the client.

What Does One Do?

A typical virtual assistant job description may include any combination of the following:
- Calendar and schedule management
- Travel arrangements
- File and document organization
- Email monitoring and organizing
- Answering and directing calls
- Billing and accounting activities
- Writing and maintaining records
- Vetting potential clients, projects, partnerships, etc.
- Maintaining or updating a client's social media or professional profile
- Transcribing voice-recorded into documents

Because so many virtual assistant duties are done through a computer, excellent typing skills and being highly comfortable using different computer programs are a must.