Tips on Applying as a Virtual Assistant

Filed in archive online job on April 8, 2007

A virtual assistant recruiter shared tips on how one should send an application successfully. The tips will definitely help those who are nonchalantly just emailing their applications without thinking whether they're creating a good or bad impression on their potential employer.

1. Don't Promise Something You Can't DoThis is when the application comes with a cover letter that is filled with grammatical error but promises that the person has a perfectly polished grammar.

2. Make Sure Your Resume Isn't Missing a Huge Gap of Information
The recruiter talked about a resum that looked like the applicant didn't take time to proofread and forgot that he deleted some info that could have made his or her resume a success in winning him or her an interview.

3. Use Jargon and Terms I Will Understand
Annoying jargon and acronyms without their meanings should be avoided.

4. Putting the Reason Why You Left Your Last Job is Not Advisable
Like the recruiter is interested at all...

5. Leave Your Personal History Out of the Equation
Modern resumes are appropriate for modern employers such as those looking for virtual workers. And one of the developments when it comes to sending out applications is getting rid of too much personal info since it will not only make the recruiter find the resume tiring to read but it's one whole lot of unnecessary information.

via VA Visionaries