What Level of Experience do Virtual Assistants Have?

A lot of VAs build their careers starting from all different walks of life. Some Virtual Assistants might begin as administrative or executive professionals before deciding to branch out on their own; others might have skipped corporate-life altogether. Whatever their backstory, Virtual Assistants, much like any other employee, will have a unique story and set of skills and credentials that support their resume and experience. 

Between balancing calendar management, graphic design, or managing social media, Virtual Assistants will have all different levels of experience and expertise. Obviously, some VAs will be better versed in certain areas than others depending on their background; but finding an assistant with all the qualifications you’re looking for shouldn’t be a mountainous task. Utilizing an agency like She’s A Given will give you access to VAs with a wide range of expertise that can match up with exactly what you’re looking for.

When considering hiring a VA and the type of experience you require, first think about what your position entails, and what you’re looking to delegate. Unsure about what exactly to delegate? Check out our earlier post on this topic to find some clarity. Some executives are looking for a right-hand person, and a major asset for support and management. If this is the case, you’ll probably want an assistant that has some time and experience working at an executive level, regardless if they were ever hired in a corporate setting or not. This means hiring someone who has the ability to step right in and seamlessly pick up the work you need to offload. Think: Scheduling, Calendar Management, Reporting, Email Management, Presentation Curation, Travel Arrangements, Customer Service etc. All the executive responsibilities that a competent executive assistant would do, your VA should have some experience with (or at least the will and ability to learn) too.

In another aspect, if you’re looking for someone who can take up your social media management and content curation, the level of experience and expertise you require might look a little different. You might not need an assistant to step in and take over your scheduling or inbox management if your social media is being taken care of. Or, you might just need an assistant who can do both social media management and executive assistance. Regardless, delegating the tasks you’d rather not touch frees up your time to focus your attention on the things that matter to you most, like your family, or growing your business! 

Whether you’re in need of an expert with years and years of experience, or a professional who has been in the field for less time, She’s A Given can accommodate what you’re looking for. We hand-select, and screen our VAs to be sure they’re the right fit for you. If you’re ready to learn more about what a VA can do for you, get in touch with us today!