{"id":9374,"date":"2022-07-29T18:18:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T18:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=9374"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:24:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:24:56","slug":"how-to-ace-your-va-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview","title":{"rendered":"How to ACE your VA Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9378\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview.png\" alt=\"how-to-ace-your-va-interview\" width=\"1326\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview.png 1326w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview-1024x344.png 1024w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview-768x258.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re active on social media, specifically on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, you\u2019ve probably watched multiple videos and read posts on what it\u2019s like being a virtual assistant (VA).<\/p>\n<p>VAs have been around for years but the industry has recently boomed due to the rise in remote work during the pandemic. With access to a global workforce, it\u2019s no wonder why companies are now starting to see the value of hiring remote employees!<\/p>\n<p>With this recent boom in the need for VAs, the job market has become more competitive. This is because more and more people are interested in landing these roles, especially Filipinos.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#If_youre_looking_to_land_your_first_VA_job_here_are_the_three_most_common_interview_questions_for_aspiring_virtual_assistants_and_how_to_answer_them\" title=\"If you\u2019re looking to land your first VA job, here are the three most common interview questions for aspiring virtual assistants and how to answer them!\">If you\u2019re looking to land your first VA job, here are the three most common interview questions for aspiring virtual assistants and how to answer them!<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#Interview_Question_1_Why_should_we_hire_you\" title=\"Interview Question #1: Why should we hire you?\">Interview Question #1: Why should we hire you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#Interview_Question_2_What_do_you_think_are_the_most_important_skills_for_virtual_assistants\" title=\"Interview Question #2: What do you think are the most important skills for virtual assistants?\">Interview Question #2: What do you think are the most important skills for virtual assistants?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#1_Communication_Skills\" title=\"1. Communication Skills\">1. Communication Skills<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#2_Computer_Skills\" title=\"2. Computer Skills\">2. Computer Skills<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#3_Organizational_Skills\" title=\"3. Organizational Skills\">3. Organizational Skills<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#Interview_Question_3_What_are_the_tools_youre_using_to_make_your_job_easier\" title=\"Interview Question #3: What are the tools you\u2019re using to make your job easier?\">Interview Question #3: What are the tools you\u2019re using to make your job easier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#1_Google_Workspace\" title=\"1. Google Workspace\">1. Google Workspace<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#2_Calendly\" title=\"2. Calendly\">2. Calendly<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#3_Slack\" title=\"3. Slack\">3. Slack<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-your-va-interview\/#4_Canva\" title=\"4. Canva\">4. Canva<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_looking_to_land_your_first_VA_job_here_are_the_three_most_common_interview_questions_for_aspiring_virtual_assistants_and_how_to_answer_them\"><\/span>If you\u2019re looking to land your first VA job, here are the three most common interview questions for aspiring virtual assistants and how to answer them!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview_Question_1_Why_should_we_hire_you\"><\/span>Interview Question #1: Why should we hire you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This question is asked in almost every interview, as this is a way for recruiters to find out who you are and what value you can give to the company. As such, answering this question is your chance to stand out from the competition. One way to do this is by demonstrating your personal brand. By doing so, you\u2019re able to communicate with your interviewer how your strengths, weaknesses, and experience can translate into results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"\/blog\/insights-from-kodego-and-kalibrrs-personal-branding-webinar\">5 Insights you could Learn from KodeGo and Kalibrr\u2019s Personal Branding Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aside from this, you also have to make sure to study the job description and craft your answer in such a way that it would clearly demonstrate how you\u2019re fit for the role. Every VA role is different, so it\u2019s important that you READ.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview_Question_2_What_do_you_think_are_the_most_important_skills_for_virtual_assistants\"><\/span>Interview Question #2: What do you think are the most important skills for virtual assistants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>VAs are required to be adept in multiple skills \u2014 that\u2019s what makes them so effective! However, as mentioned above, it\u2019s important to review the job listing first so you know exactly what the company is looking for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/soft-skills-that-can-get-you-hired\">5 soft skills that can get you hired<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To get you started, Kalibrr browsed through the multiple VA job listings on our platform and compiled the most common and necessary skills companies require of their hires for you!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Communication_Skills\"><\/span>1. Communication Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chances are, your clients will come from abroad. If your verbal and written communication skills are subpar, you and your clients wouldn\u2019t be able to understand each other properly, thus making both of your lives harder. With that, excellent communication is one of the most important assets that a virtual assistant should have.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Computer_Skills\"><\/span>2. Computer Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s in the name of the role itself:\u00a0<strong>VIRTUAL<\/strong>\u00a0assistant.<\/p>\n<p>As a VA, you will be in charge of drafting emails and blasting email campaigns, conducting online research, scheduling appointments using online resources, and many more. If you don\u2019t have the proper knowledge of how to use a computer and the Internet, you wouldn\u2019t be a very effective VA.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Organizational_Skills\"><\/span>3. Organizational Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>VAs are hired to make the work of clients more efficient so they can focus on their work instead of doing administrative tasks that take up a lot of their time. With that, tasks such as coordinating and managing the meetings, events, and travel arrangements of the client fall under the hands of the client\u2019s VA. Therefore, having the ability to organize everything for the client to successfully complete their tasks is an integral part of a VA\u2019s skill set.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview_Question_3_What_are_the_tools_youre_using_to_make_your_job_easier\"><\/span>Interview Question #3: What are the tools you\u2019re using to make your job easier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In VA roles, it\u2019s not unusual for interviewers to ask you about the different applications you\u2019re using. Since everything is done online, having seamless coordination with your client can make everything easier and less stressful.<\/p>\n<p>With that, here are some common tools that VAs use! If you aren\u2019t familiar with these, make sure to try them out for yourself before your interview.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Google_Workspace\"><\/span>1. Google Workspace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google Workspace is a combination of productivity Google tools such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Calendar. With a Google Workspace account, you can easily access files that are stored in the cloud. You can also connect with your fellow employees and work with them in the comfort of your own home!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Calendly\"><\/span>2. Calendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Calendly is a tool where you can easily book and arrange meetings for your clients without the need to call or message them for their availability. In the platform, you can immediately list down the times your clients are available to meet. Once the meeting is booked, it will automatically show up on your calendar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Slack\"><\/span>3. Slack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Slack is an application that seeks to transform how companies do business. Not only does Slack offer a secure means for communication, but it also is a platform where different employees can effectively connect with each other through Slack\u2019s different features. The app is very intuitive, and users can easily adjust to using it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Canva\"><\/span>4. Canva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a design professional or a complete beginner, Canva is the platform where you can easily create visually-appealing designs. As a virtual assistant, your clients may ask you to create decks for presentations or collaterals for email newsletters. Since Canva seeks to make design accessible to all, working on these projects will not be a hassle for you!<\/p>\n<p>Overall, these are some of the most common VA questions that recruiters can ask you during your interview! Use these tips on how to answer these questions and ace your interview!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for VA roles, here are some job listings available in Kalibrr.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kalibrr.com\/c\/psychometric-inc\/jobs\/205255\/virtual-assistant-work-from-home-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[WFH] Virtual Assistant \u2014 Psychometric Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/c\/clear-corporate-solutions\/jobs\/149617\/virtual-assistants-day-shift-work-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[WFH] Virtual Assistants | Day Shift \u2014 Clear Admin People<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/c\/cs-pac-global-bpo\/jobs\/205802\/virtual-assistant-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[WFH] Virtual Assistant \u2014 CS-PAC Global BPO, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You could also visit our social media accounts for more tips on how to find remote jobs in Kalibrr.<\/p>\n<p>Kickstart your career with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kalibrr<\/a>, where jobs find you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Kalibrr is a recruitment technology company that aims to transform how candidates find jobs and how companies hire talent. Placing the candidate experience at the center of everything it does, we continue to attract the best talent from all over, with more than 5.5 million professionals and counting. Kalibrr ultimately connects these talents to companies in search of their next generation of leaders.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The only end-to-end recruitment solutions provider in Southeast Asia, Kalibrr is headquartered in Makati, Philippines, with offices in San Francisco, California, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in 2012, it has served over 18,000 clients and is backed by some of the world\u2019s most powerful start-up incubators and venture capitalists. 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