How to become a Freelancer or Virtual Assistant

For many of us, job is about performing your duties, responsibilities, role and tasks in exchange for payment or salary. And as time goes by, we look for a job where we can get more time with our family, to set our own hours in work, avoid toxic environment in your office and where you can get better at what they have called “work-life balance”.

Then, freelancing is a great option for you.

BECOME A FREELANCER or VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

There are lots of freelancing platform where you can apply for a freelancing job. And I will show you the top 3 freelancing sites. There are digital companies also who offer freelancing services like virtual assistance. If you are confident with your skill sets, experiences, trainings, education, certifications and any sample portfolios, you can go ahead and sign up to create a freelancing account for identity purposes.

1. Upwork - this platform “formerly an Elance-oDesk“ comes with a Work Diary. It helps verify the work hours you rendered and to track your work time. It has Easy and Secure payments as well. This is where more than thousands of Freelancers come to work across different fields and industries.

2. Onlinejobs.ph - this is a Philippine platform where entrepreneurs and business owners are looking for a Filipino freelancer to work for them.

3. Freelancer - this platform was built to link buyers and sellers in one location. This is where you can bid on any projects you are most interested in.

I know its not easy to land a first job and to get your first client. But do not stop and give up! Life is about fighting. In every No, there's a YES! Try to evaluate yourself on what you need to improve. Get inspired from the successful freelancers on how to create a Killer Resume and to answer possible Interview Questions that help them to get their first client.

I would also recommend to invest on yourself. Take a course that will leverage your skills among competitors. Enroll at Filipino Virtual Assistance Academy where you can get a proper training, guidance and tips. They will walk you through on how to become an effective Freelancer.

In every No, there's a YES!

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11