If you have great organisational skills and want to transfer them into your digital nomad career, then a virtual assistant role may be for you. Virtual assistant tasks usually require managing scheduling and posting for busy entrepreneurs who may not have time to do these tasks themselves. This is great for those looking for longer-term and more stable employment.
What you do: Usually, virtual assistants carry out tasks that business owners are too busy to do, such as specifically managing emails, scheduling appointments, basic data entry, research, social media posting and simple customer support.
Where to find work: Places where you can find this kind of work are Upwork, Fiverr, Facebook business groups and VA vacancies such as Time etc., BELAY or Fancy Hands.
Why it’s good for nomads: This role is perfect for those who want something flexible that will help to build up a skill set that can grow into a full-time career or even become freelance. When you build up a skill set, it gives you opportunities to specialise later in social media, booking or project management. This role can provide great earning potential, with beginners starting at around $8-$15 an hour for beginners, and experienced virtual assistants earning up to $30-$50 an hour.
Getting started: Start by creating a simple portfolio showing organisation, typing speed and sample tasks. You can use free sites such as Cava to make professional-style mock-ups to add to the portfolio. Start with small clients and grow gradually to build experience and a client base over time. At the start, overcommunicating and delivering tasks early helps to build trust with your client so you can start your journey.
