Can You Be a VA with No Experience? 8 Must-Have Skills to Get Started

[@gem9535]

Simple, to the point, and not filled with an annoying customer service voice and self-insert advertisements. Top-tier.

[@masedoniriamasedoniria4480]

Erin booth is in our hearts forever. She is one of the major reasons we have not given up on online job. Her submission, style of disseminating information and playfulness is rare in the world of KZbinrs. Thank you so much Erin.

[@ErinBooth]

WOW, I am SO thankful for you, and your kind words.

[@marymbugua8875]

Thanks so much for this. This video deserves the Highest possible number of likes and views. Thanks girl. I am a new VA. Wishing for more clients.

[@architectureitha]

Hi,, do you have clients now? Just wondering how long did you start until you got them? I just start to begin as VA

[@GenZknowsEverything]

@@architectureitha i am curious too

[@ChicYourNails]

Thank you! Very clarifying and to the point!

[@gosuperva]

This is a great breakdown of essential skills for aspiring VAs. The emphasis on coachability and flexibility is spot-on, showing that a successful VA is more than just tech-savvy - it's about being adaptable and eager to learn.

[@rachaeleagling220]

Hi Erin, I’m based in the UK and just had to comment and thank you for your videos. I’ve been watching and studying and researching for around 2 months and…. I’ve just landed my first client! Your lessons and lectures have given me all the tools I needed to get my own little biz started!

[@ErinBooth]

Thanks for sharing!! I am SO THRILLED FOR YOU!!!! Congrats and here's to many more clients to come 🚀

[@robert.a.marson.6482]

Hi Rachael, i am just getting started and doing my research as a VA. I would be grateful for any guidance I can get from you.

[@tracybane2170]

Hi there, I’m based in the UK too. Please can you send details of genuine employers as I don’t know where to start. Thanks 😊

[@justinbuddy56]

It took me 8 minutes to realize that this is a video about VA (virtual assistant) and not voice acting. Oops, my bad.

[@ErinBooth]

🤣 were you like "When does she get to the production part?"

[@justinbuddy56]

@@ErinBooth Well I thought the tips about keeping things together and staying organized were solid (at least for Voice Acting), but yeah I was anticipating for things like: getting auditions, recording demos and it legitimately took 8 minutes for me to figure out what I was watching.

[@elijahmugo8285]

​@@ErinBoothneed more from you....am very interested in VA and I guess you are the one to hold my hand.....

[@edenyilma4079]

I really enjoyed your video.I want to start a career in being a virtual asistant and didn't know where to start.Thank you

[@Hendrick26]

Thank you so much for this Action-Learning Video!!! Im on my week4/8 VA Tech Program and to be honest;this is beneficial with my assignments and milestones; and also general life-long learning.I got me a NEW COACH FOR LIFE!! God Bless YOU A LOT!

[@gabtalicuad425]

I love how straightforward you were in giving tips. Just the things that I need.

[@BossladyT-i1m]

Hi Erin i just finished taking your course on udemy on virtual assistant You're a great tutor I hope to find my first client soon

[@jaidakhaled4298]

Did u find him?

[@heyitsmeVAcarl]

watcing this oct 8,2024 2am learning before applying

[@katherineSkillsandCrafts]

I just watched it now October 9. 2024 at 6:50 AM

[@eferlinindonesia1910]

Yes I am the living example of this... but what I failed to do is to keep increasing my skills. Thus I appreciate Thus video and all the rest of yours.

[@ErinBooth]

You got this!

[@GenZknowsEverything]

but did it actually go well

[@Favour_Efe]

I just started my VA journey, your videos are really helpful ❤

[@FelixMoses-g7i]

hello. with whom are you workng with?

[@Favour_Efe]

@@FelixMoses-g7i I don't have a client yet, I'm upskilling and on a VA course with AlX

[@jessasuarez689]

Thank you for sharing these very informative videos!

[@Whokati]

Thank you for this orientation video lol. This video deserves so much recognition, your a great speaker. I’m new to VA but have some much experience, thank you for the breakdown & expressing your expertise.

[@kylaallen-jennings2745]

You are a fantastic creator. Thank you so much for the video

[@ErinBooth]

So kind of you!! Thank you!

[@LieslOlivier]

Great. Clear and concise. thanks.

[@adindarafiddhia6899]

thank you, every single information that you’ve share is really helpfull and making me know any single little step how to start ❤

[@kenardnorman4377]

This sounds just like me. I have all the skills you mention. I'm not an IT professional yet but certified in cybersecurity and I am very text savvy. The issue is landing a job. I never invested much in VA as a job so I'll change that. Thanks for this video I learnt from it and it's very educational and informative.

[@swethapega3666]

Hi, in the same page as you. Have you found a job as VA?

[@kenardnorman4377]

@@swethapega3666 not as yet I'm still seeking

[@MJ_5SZETTIE]

Thank you so much! for sharing those tips that we needs to know.

[@ErinBooth]

You are so welcome!

[@MayaintheMoments]

For some reason your videos rarely come up on my YT home page and I lost you for a while 😭😅 your videos have helped me SO much!! ❤

[@ErinBooth]

Dang algorithm! Kidding, I’m so glad they’ve been helpful. I’m not going anywhere!

[@moinakram7319]

Thanks for the knowledge and information keep sharing good for humanity love and respect from Pakistan

[@ErinBooth]

❤🇵🇰

[@olyangeleboh6204]

Thanks ma ..more videos

[@NicolleeGalindo]

Thank you for creating quality content!

[@ErinBooth]

Thank you for the major compliment!

[@Frugality]

I’m looking for a career change. This definitely helps!! ❤

[@jebstuart3]

I AM A SELF-STARTER!!!......I START BY MYSELF!!!!!

[@ErinBooth]

🤣

[@ogbonnankemakolam4202]

Hi, I like your spirit.. can I DM you I like to connect with you 😊

[@duncankorosva]

Coachability, self starter, flexibility 💪🏿

[@ferlene3809]

Hi Erin I followed you in LinkedIn that’s why I’m here in your yt channel. ☺️ thanks for this.

[@MehediHasan-fz1co]

i am pleased with guidelines .thank you a million. i am new vA .how can i start?

[@littleladybugpatch]

I've been a VA before and am interested in possibly doing it again. However, I'd like it to be an asyncronous VA business. I don't want to be on call or take calls from customers...basically don't want to be tied to a phone or desk or certain hours. I'd like to have projects and tasks to work on my own schedule. (i.e., 8pm - 1am at night if I wanted to) or 5am-8am...etc. Does anyone do anything like that? If so...what does it look like for you?

[@ErinBooth]

You can totally be an Asynch VA. For 99.99% of my job, I'm asynchronous and work around my own schedule. My clients are happy as long as I get work done - the only thing you need to be clear on for clients is that you tell them (under no uncertain terms) that you're on an asynch schedule.

[@littleladybugpatch]

@@ErinBooth Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@danielwachira-wo6vb]

Hello?Can you guide me into the virtual assistant on calls for me to begin with?

[@EllaMaeBandavia]

thank you for your sharing about VA

[@Nufushayatun1987]

thank you for you sharing. it's helpfull, that i wanna start my very new experience as a va. hhope i could be.

[@kristina57811]

Thank you ❤️

[@OlayemiChristianah-yv4ig]

Please love, I'm new here, been looking for something to get doing online, I'm interested in VA but don't know where to get started

[@lstudio9996]

I love this.

[@PraiseAzubuike-dt4oi]

As a beginner this is really helpful but how do I get a coach?

[@tebisolange7131]

Thank u for this

[@purplefarmdog4047]

How do you get started in finding clients etc? Thanks for your knoans sharing ❤

[@ErinBooth]

Search "clients" from my homepage

[@Stevetrevor360]

I have been working in Sales Operations for 6 years at a Multinational company and I would greatly appreciate some guidance about working part time as a virtual assistant during the weekends... Thank you

[@Jonases_20]

hi sweetie

[@Stevetrevor360]

@@Jonases_20 Bye Bye Bafoon

[@grameenagro8342]

Thanks for sharing very important and essential video. I am looking remote bookkeeper job and virtual assistant job. Can you help me? Best regards

[@hazeltongco3778]

I have been looking for my first client for a year now with no luck. All the jobs available require prior experience. The competition is cutthroat. Where can I get a client that accepts a complete newbie but of course with all the basic skills you have mentioned? I am willing to work as an intern receiving no compensation in exchange for invaluable experience.

[@ErinBooth]

Sorry to hear that, so frustrating. Try this playlist - www.youtube.com/@ErinBooth/search?query=find%20clients Your best bet is to get aggressive with your online search on social media and pitch people directly

[@hazeltongco3778]

@@ErinBooth I have been watching your videos and I couldn't be happier to come across one of your videos about AI Maya. I used chatGPT to curate travel itinerary but it's just awesome to know that there is an AI that specializes itinerary creation. Do you have also recommendation of any tools that help me with transportation logistics? The one that covers multiple transfers and multiple mode of transportation including the walking directions? If you have a video that covered that topic, I would appreciate if you can give me the link, please. Thank you. I will be watching the video you recommended.

[@yogadaily9864]

I'm thinking about different online positions I could do part time. I think being a VA would be a good fit, but I definitely do NOT want to be a freelancer. I need to find a company that pays hourly and I can work around my part time day job, like 2 hours in the morning and maybe an hour later in the evening. I have a ton of computer/online marketing experience so I think it would be a good fit. Currently keeping my options open though, how would I go about finding a VA job through a company? I tried earlier in the year for data entry but all I got back was a bunch of recruitment scams :/ Sorta afraid to try again because of that but your thoughts would be much appreciated!

[@ErinBooth]

Totally get where you're coming from. AS far as I know, there aren't any *companies* that only employ VAs as W2 employees. The vast majority of services like Zirtual, Time ETC etc. hire you as a contractor and semi--dictate the hours that you work. While you do get perks - they'll connect with you clients - you do have to conform to their hours. It's a legal grey area.

[@rareelparkes3463]

Good Lord have mercy you have to be capable of anything and everything. Do I need to give in?

[@ErinBooth]

😂 Sometimes being a VA does feel like being a "jack of all trades"

[@Healthy_yet_tasty]

commendable! I really want to intern under you

[@FortunateLubelo]

Hey Erin. If you are just starting out as a va, can you just work with one client? And what amount can you charge when you just starting out?

[@ErinBooth]

I think it’s best to start with one client and not take on additional work until you feel like you have a handle on the workload for the 1st person!

[@mcatoz3438]

For a moment I was confused. I'm a voice actor or for short VA 🤣

[@gelflingfay]

I just got offered a VA job from a friend. But I have no experience

[@ErinBooth]

You can do it! Every VA starts from scratch. If you get stuck on something Google solutions, watch KZbin videos.

[@CuriousMindsThinkalike]

Which communication is better? I have a business Whatsapp and email. I was thinking Whatsapp for support and email for VA services

[@ErinBooth]

My personal suggestion is to keep it simple and use one service to handle all client communication (pick email or whatsapp). But ultimately choice is yours, whatever is easiest for you.

[@annaufal3509]

I need your take about Upwork. Do you think it's the best for a new VA? If not what other platform would you recommend?

[@ErinBooth]

I think LinkedIn is the best but like any platform - it will take time to establish yourself as a VA. Be consistent in whatever you choose

[@kristenalmonte1110]

I am a previous public school teacher. What should the cost for training for VA be to transition to this? Someone wants to book a call with me for training but I fear she's going to charge me 1k-5k 😣

[@ErinBooth]

Depends on the person since it's unregulated! Some people DO charge thousands. I personally try to put a lot of content here on my YT for free, but I also have a structured program for $297 (www.erinbooth.com/) or smaller "bite sized" courses that focus on specific skills here (www.udemy.com/user/erin-booth/). My usual recommendation however is to start by ingesting everything you can for FREE to determine if this feels like a fun, interesting, and viable path for you. Start free then invest as needed! Good luck!

[@elijahmugo8285]

Very educative.... thankyou.... can you kindly reach me out for more personal engagement on VA.....

[@LelandKK]

how do i become a va

[@ShahzeibSherwani]

The thing is miss I have all these skills. How can I find a job? People show less trust while hiring.

[@ErinBooth]

Check out this playlist for ideas:www.youtube.com/@ErinBooth/search?query=find%20first%20clients

[@TheElnu]

Hello Erin, I have the skills needed as VA, but the problem is what should I write in the resume and what kind of prototype can I put if I havent got any previous experience as VA? because most clients require it to be considered. thanks..

[@ErinBooth]

I find that most individual clients do NOT ask for resumes, but job postings online certainly do. Watch this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/omqbgqd7Z9SGpaM&t) and this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXiqkqqPhqmFqdk)

[@OmaGladys9]

Hi Erin, I am a new executive assistant and I have a pressing question to which I would appreciate your reply. How do I inform my executive of his daily tasks scheduled in the calendar? Do I call him to remind him of each task, or would he be the one checking the calendar himself? thank you

[@ErinBooth]

Good question and it really depends on your client, so I'd ask what he prefers. You can give him options (I do ALL of the following with my own clients based on their needs): 1) have a standing weekly check in with him on Monday and verbally go over the calendar. 2) You can send him an email either at the end of each work day or super early AM before the start of a new work day with a recap of all the meetings happening. 3) He may prefer to check the calendar himself and tell you when something needs to be rescheduled.

[@spiritgroovesmusic]

Hello my dear I am a general VA pls help me get a job Thank you for considering

[@RajeevWalve]

Can you help us to start Virtual International US Inbound Call centre , can you get US Inbound Call Centre Contract for our Virtual International Call Centre, we are located in Mumbai , India , we want to start Virtual International Call Centre very urgently

[@ErinBooth]

Sorry to say I’m not the right person to answer this - I don’t the call center industry well enough to give advice

[@Testa717]

❤ 0:11

[@ha6102]

i just got contact with AV needed i need you email so you can help what to do i dont have and experience but i want to have it from you plz