A Step By Step Guide On How To Create An Online Portfolio For Virtual Assistants With Canva

Are you trying to build your portfolio as a virtual assistant and you're confused about how to actually do it? Here's how!
One way to have a higher chance to get hired online is having an online portfolio. It will elevate your chances of getting hired simply because you are literally helping your employer know what kind of work you can do.
So in this video, I talk about the step-by-step process and prompts on how to create a freelance portfolio as a virtual assistant.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:42 - What Are The Skills You Want To Specialize In
02:40 - Search For Different Prompts
03:28 - Creating The Portfolio
12:57 - Check Your Grammar
13:00 - Double-Check Your Work
13:18 - Have A Folder For All Your Past Works
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Le-an Lai Lacaba is the Co-Founder of 2xYou, winner of the 2021 Stevie Award for Employer of the year. 2xYou is an outsourcing company that specializes in switching service-based entrepreneurs from owning a job to owning a business with a highly-trained, executive assistant who comes with a custom business operating system.
She has been working from home since she was 15, published her own books at 18, became CEO at 20, and partnered up with her boss to start 2xYou Executive Services at 23 and aims to help 10,000 entrepreneurs grow remotely, and 1 Million Filipinos to work from home.
She also has a coaching brand on KZbin, where she trains Virtual Assistants on how to work from home. She is also an international speaker, and a content creation monster who has a blog, a KZbin channel, and an upcoming book.
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[@leanlailacaba]

Let me know in the comments any questions you might have on creating an online portfolio!

[@violetmujeres1034]

I was looking for a video that'll teach me on how to make an online portfolio, thankful i found yours..❤

[@violetmujeres1034]

How to make one when im still inexperienced po?

[@leanlailacaba]

@@violetmujeres1034 Try looking at this video I created for teens doing their portfolio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3jJaIJ9fLSnbK8 :)

[@BevzJourney]

such a big help, the step-by-step procedure is a bomb! Just in time when I was searching for the best vid tutorial for making a portfolio. Thank u so much.

[@lorraineva6799]

thanks for this step by step tutorial, focusing on admin, and social media services.

[@viviannzero4559]

THANK YOU!!! This is so helpful

[@evefavourite3168]

So explanatory..thank you so much!!..subscribed!

[@juanamariavlogz]

Finally found the video I need. Thank you so much! Super helpful for a beginner like me.

[@leanlailacaba]

Hope you get your next job application!

[@freelancemohammad]

Hello Le-an Lai, Thank you very much for such a video, I am also a Virtual Assistant and was looking for guidance on how to make an easy and simple portfolio now my search is over. Again Thanks.👍👍

[@kimberlyannesarmiento8780]

This is so helpful! Jumping to Canva after watching lol Thank you!

[@cza.rina777]

Thanks so much!! You helped me so much ate

[@superbvajhuvina]

couldn't agree more :)

[@alexisbrunson5613]

Girl thank you so much!! I have a potential client asking for a porfolio and realized I have never thought to even make one! ❤️ Doing it now using this video LOL

[@leanlailacaba]

Glad it was helpful Alexis! Let me know if you have any suggestions or questions! :)

[@TrulyAmore]

Wow! you inspire ma'am. I am newbie and starting attending training about how to be an effective virtual assistant. I am from CDOC, Thanks for this video. New subscriber here.

[@user-ij3cf3fb2j]

this is basically the summary for the VA class that i took last year for couple of months wow thank you so much Le An :)

[@leanlailacaba]

Glad it helped!

[@melaniehensley7732]

great video, answered all my questions thank you!

[@leanlailacaba]

Glad it was helpful Melanie! Let me know if you need any help! :)

[@AdrianneDumandan]

Thank you so much for this! I am new to Virtual Assistance and this helps me a lot especially I don't have any experiences yet.

[@leanlailacaba]

Glad it helped!

[@meghancrawford5606]

really appreciate the video. thank you for your effort.

[@oluwatunmisesobunkola705]

Thank you so much for this, i sincerely appreciate This helped me get started in creating my portfolio today

[@leanlailacaba]

You're very welcome! ❤

[@rbe7403]

you are so awesome Ms. Le-an Lai, starting to workout on this template.

[@leanlailacaba]

Wishing you the best and have fun while making it Reah :))

[@KenyasLife.]

I really appreciated this video. I am a new VA who is interested in Pinterest management and trying to do all the research I can before I jump into getting my first client!

[@leanlailacaba]

I try my best to be able to help you guys in my little ways, Let me know if you have any suggestions or questions! :)

[@Pastel-boba2.0]

I love your videos it's my first time watching your Chanel and I already loved it so much

[@leanlailacaba]

Yay! Thank you! Hope you learn a lot from my videos :)

[@ays248]

So lucky to find your channel, I wanna be virtual asistant soon

[@merlynmenion]

Really really big help for us newbie don't have idea how gonna work it out😊very detailed thank you so much

[@leanlailacaba]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eloikiofu5673]

Le-an, you are the best. I have watched several videos on portfolio creation but yours is the best. You make it so simple. You are also very beautiful and smart. Thanks for sharing.

[@leanlailacaba]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahujunwa6036]

Thank you for sharing

[@Kiki-mt7iz]

Thanks so much for the video. It's so helpful.

[@superbvajhuvina]

My thoughts exactly :)

[@bulbyfera]

Thank you so much for how short and well-detailed this video is. To think I was already working with this template, silently praying for you to use it and boom! You did

[@leanlailacaba]

Gladt to know it was helpful Ngozi! Wishing you the best. Let me know if you need any help! :)

[@furrrealfriends]

Thank you so much for this topic..New friend here..

[@rosemoon9384]

It's so much clear. I overthought how to create a portfolio if it's not a visual type. Thank you in advance!

[@leanlailacaba]

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help clarify things for you.

[@Mewinggod_x60]

Thanks a lot very interesting

[@adventureswithjanetravels]

Hi Le-an Lai!👋🏽 I stumbled across this video when I was creating my VA portfolio. Love all the tips you've given on how to go about it.. this is so helpful, thank you for sharing! #newsubscriber

[@irishjullianabacong3735]

This video help me to make my portfolio in AP on canva:)thanks a lot!

[@leanlailacaba]

That is awesome! Definitely keep going Irish! :))

[@United_Wings]

Thank you

[@thedigitalmum2986]

Thank you so much for this

[@leanlailacaba]

No problem 😊

[@michelledagpilan2856]

Thanks for this vid Miss Le-an it's a big help for me. I really want to be a VA that's why I'm watching your videos😊

[@leanlailacaba]

You can do it! Let me know if you have any questions :)

[@user-ly2ln7qz9w]

Quite a good explanation 👍

[@leanlailacaba]

Thank you! ❤️

[@sakura2004]

Great Video Thank you very much

[@leanlailacaba]

Glad you enjoyed it :))

[@kyleelizaespinoza6749]

Thank you po.for this!:).sakto po..nagsesearch ako how to make portfolio

[@leanlailacaba]

I hope this helped you Kyle, let me know if you have any questions and suggestions :))

[@mufaromatsvairo7838]

Thank you do much🤗💃

[@leanlailacaba]

You're welcome Mufaro glad I can help! :)

[@tamikoriley5913]

Public Affairs Specialist...great information

[@superbvajhuvina]

You've got it exactly right

[@user-pf6ep6fm8z]

Hello! Would you recommend adding an internship in a Collections department? How would you adapt that to this portfolio

[@lavanyabalakrishnan2034]

How to build a Canva portfolio assessment portal for students and educators from writing instructions to managing portfolio submissions, student-teacher engagements and grading? Can you cover an A-Z on this?

[@meritugonnayachijioke7842]

Hi Le-an , you just got a new subscriber! Please i did to build a portfolio for my upwork account without any experience. How do I go about it please? I am an Accountant and I'm currently working as an Administrative assistant

[@lovecexx6718]

Wowww worth it! Sana magkaroon na ako ng client after manuod nito. 😊

[@leanlailacaba]

I hope so too Mp, always keep in mind to look at the job description of the job post and make sure to focus your portfolio on what niche the client is :))

[@KuyaJMTV]

Hi Le-an, how are you do today? any advice on where to start as VA? :) newbie here and i want to start this as a side hustle. :) need advice. thanks :)

[@josephnuqui8354]

New subscriber here

[@ME-cn8vy]

Thanks for the video Le-an! Quick question; how do you share this with an employer? Does canva create an URL that you can share? Or just a file that you would need to send when applying? Thanks!

[@leanlailacaba]

On the right hand side of your design, there should be a "Share" option, with a "View Only" link in the menu :) It would be best to hyperlink this in the email since it can be quite long, or use bit.ly to shorten the link and make it memorable for you to paste in :)

[@faithirunguh9314]

wow❤

[@leanlailacaba]

Thank you! ❤️

[@annalouabellana494]

❤️

[@kerlyntitre4233]

I have a portfolio for school and not sure how to get through.

[@maricelp116]

I have learned a lot. My portfolio is a mess 🤣🤣🤣so sometimes I'd rather not give one to my prospective client instead I will just send links of my sample work.

[@leanlailacaba]

It is so much better to create a proper portfolio since this shows how detailed you are creative you are in the clients eyes :))

[@jackolantern9581]

so, Le-an, how does that make an online portfolio where clients can simply browse through? Does Canva make that portfolio online with a URL?

[@carlabenasa8629]

Waahhh your from Cebu

[@leanlailacaba]

Yes Carl :)) glad to know I have an audience here in Cebu also!

[@hazelomana]

Hi, thank you for sharing an idea of how are we gonna create our portfolio. But, what if I don't have any work experience as I was transitioning from being a call center agent to a VA. Appreciate your response.

[@leanlailacaba]

Hello Hazel! Here's a video I already made to get you started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3jJaIJ9fLSnbK8

[@culdanie]

wow

[@jizellemontilla6235]

Hello I am new to your channel bat ngayon ko lang nakita to huhu sobrang amdami kong natutunan 😭🥰

[@leanlailacaba]

Hello Jizelle, let me know if you have any more questions cause I'm willing to answer them. :))

[@jizellemontilla6235]

@@leanlailacaba pedi po ba coach video about how to reduce anxiety and become confident during interview. Thanks poo 🥰

[@charlenetrinidad4254]

Thanks for this. I only had BPO Experience. Can i include my award certifications on my own Proposal?

[@leanlailacaba]

Hello Charlene! yes that's a plus :)) you should definitely add it if you think it is in any way connected to the job position you're applying for.

[@neolunamusic]

Hi Ms. Le-an, what if I have no prior experience? What can I put on the Introduction page that can still show my clients that I'm reliable? I have passion projects though that I also use to practice my skills.

[@leanlailacaba]

Hello JnhPtlvr, your passion projects are your experience! Talk about initiatives or volunteer work you've done and that will show your client how you have worked with others before :)

[@osizehorome5816]

Lql1ll

[@buhayofwinkuwait163]

You are m idol I hope u help me more how to become VA you are my Ate,,, more power, godbless

[@leanlailacaba]

Wow thank you for the kind words

[@1620ja]

Ms. Le-an, I'm planning to create my portfolio as a social media VA. Since I don't have any clients yet, I'm planning to create a fake instagram account of a niche I'm planning to enter in (ex: fashion) and this is where I'll post my samples. Will it matter to the client if the account was fake or will they just care about how it looks?

[@leanlailacaba]

You can be honest about it, that the account you created is a way for you to showcase your skills :)

[@thenameischerryyy]

Thanks po! Dahil sa video niyo, nakagawa na rin ako ng portfolio ko sa Canva :) I just have a question though: Every time we update the content of the portfolio in Canva, does the URL change? or every time may need akong baguhin or idagdag sa portfolio, need ko ulit mag generate ng new link? Worried lang ako na baka yung mga unang client na napasahan ko ng link, baka di na gumana pag may changes akong ginawa. Thanks!

[@leanlailacaba]

You can keep using the same link and keep updating din as you go. The content will auto update :)

[@lovelyjoybaria9043]

I don't have any experience on Virtual Assistant how can I make one project?

[@farnyart3393]

What is name site

[@kkiaora]

Thank you. Sites to apply po as VA

[@belle4931]

Hello po! About po don sa mga certifications, pwede po kaya yung mga certificates ko from online courses that I took from Coursera and Corporate Finance Institute? Cinoconsider po ba nila yon? Thank youuu, hope you reply po.

[@leanlailacaba]

Yes they actually do! you should add that :)

[@belle4931]

@@leanlailacaba thank you po💗

[@belle4931]

@@leanlailacaba Hi po ate, newbie lang po ako in freelancing. Just wanna ask lang if legit ba yung mga companies na nagooffer ng typing freelance but you should have to get their company ID first worth $50, kasi if hindi, hindi mo makukuha yung salary mo? I was just sad because natapos ko na yung tinype ko, I already submitted it to them & then hindi ko po makuha yung salary ko since late na sinabi sakin na need ng company ID before proceeding to payment. And according to them po, if I get the company ID, I can continue daw to work with them in the future with their projects.

[@renzmariacuna6744]

For the feedback po pwede po bang hindi ipakita full name ng past clients?

[@leanlailacaba]

Yes you can just show their first name :))

[@coomkie450]

Hi, I just wanna ask how long does it take to get a client :D I'm 16 and just started looking for a job I also don't have any prior experiences:D.

[@leanlailacaba]

Hello Kenshin, basically depends on how many jobs you apply for and the quality of the job. I've known students who got a job from just messaging the right person, and someone who only got a job after 6 months of searching because they were randomly applying and not focusing on who they want to work for. Quality over quantity, but learn when to pause and change who you're targeting too. :)

[@violetmujeres1034]

@@leanlailacaba so that means whoever can be a virtual assistant? As long they want to, regardless of educational background?

[@leanlailacaba]

@@violetmujeres1034 It really depends on the client who's going to hire you. There are clients who don't look at the applicant's educational background as long as the client likes what they see on your portfolio and also how you guys sync during the interview. :)

[@rosemarielopez2330]

hello po say for example i dont have VA experience but I enrolled in an online VA course, can I put my sample works during my course, sa project section?

[@leanlailacaba]

Yes you can use any sample works you made to your portfolio :))

[@jessaannef.magdaraog2302]

hi po? paano po mag enroll

[@killa8562]

I'm new po. Isasave po ba as pdf? Then yun po isesend sa mga clients? Hoping for a reply 🥺 thank youuu

[@leanlailacaba]

Hello killa, yes save it as PDF :)

[@user-vy9rn4tc6h]

Hello

[@julietojukwu1107]

Customer service it is for me

[@michaeljr.abellar2165]

Do you have a VA training po ba? Willing to enroll po

[@leanlailacaba]

Work From Home Career 101, a course by me and kurso.ph: kurso.ph/courses/work-from-home-career-101/

[@bushra7695]

Can I create this portfolio for free?

[@earlybaylosis]

Virtual assistance since 15years old? since 2006?

[@leanlailacaba]

Hi! Since 2011 :) I’m only 28!

[@user-nq5kr8mg5s]

your videoa are nice but they would have more views if they were practical,, show peoplw how do it ,, most of your videos you just talk

[@jessaannef.magdaraog2302]

hi if beginner po ba need gumawa ng sariling social media platform like IG linkIn and youtube for this portfolio?

[@preyebrasana4560]

@leanlailacaba. Thank you for the video, its very helpful If i create a portfolio on canva, can my client access it even if they don't have a canva account?

[@leanlailacaba]

Yes, absolutely! Just make sure your portfolio setting on Canva is set to "Anyone with the link" then "Can view". Hope this helps! 😉

[@preyebrasana4560]

@@leanlailacaba yes, thank you ma'am.