How to get hired as a virtual Assistant

If you want to start a virtual assistant business, you want to get in the mind of a business owner that is looking to outsource some functions including social media etc.  

Side Hustlers Income Reports 

Brock Johnson son of Chalene Johnson Social media expert talks about his experience of hiring a virtual assistant.   You can listen here

 Brock’s recent surprising answer while being interviewed on another podcast

The best decision of Brock’s business life

How to know when you’re really ready to hire your 1st hire

What Brock is currently outsourcing- email management, schedule management, event scheduling, influencer managing, content creation, graphic design, video and podcast editing, data analysis plus so much more      

Ideas on what you can outsource

Brock’s step-by-step process for his most recent VA hire -top places to find VA  upwork, fiverr freelance.com

The most challenging part of the interviewing process for Brock

Be able to talk about what devices you use   ie apple vs andriod/windows vs chrome etc 

What hours are you willing to work?   Is it 5 hour vs 25 vs 40 hours a week 

          If I hire you will you be looking for more work 

 9 Steps To Start Your Virtual Assistant Business

Why / how the best interviewees will turn a negative experience into a positive

Why it’s so helpful to have someone close in your life take part in your interviewing process (and who Brock uses)

How do you find your side hustle?

 How do you find your side hustle?

There are millions of different side hustles out there in the world. 

So, how do you find the best one for you? 

Since there are so many ways to make extra money, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when choosing one for yourself.

9 companies offering great work-from-home jobs

Are you passionate about your side hustle idea? While you don’t need to be extremely jazzed , it may help you decide between a side hustle you hate and one that you love. Or, you may just be passionate about the fact that your side hustle will allow you to reach your goals like paying off debt or going on an annual vacation ! It all depends on your mindset and what you want out of it.

Are you able to  earn money with it? Someone else may be able to earn an income from a specific side job, but can you?

Do you have enough time? Does the side hustle fit into your schedule? Some side jobs take a couple of hours each week and others take many more.

Work at Home By Teaching English Online

Are you skilled in the area, or can you become skilled? Do you need a bachelor's or college degree?  It’s better to know this before you waste too much of your time and figure out that you don’t have the skills needed. Sure, there are some skills you can easily learn, but others may not be worthwhile. 

How much money do you need to start? Will it take a lot of money to start your side hustle? If so, can you afford that?

Will your day job allow you to have the side hustle? This is one of the common questions about having a side job that I’m often asked, and I will answer it in more detail further down. 

Answering these questions will help you narrow down the side hustle ideas you are thinking about. 

I recommend creating a pros and cons list too, if you are stuck between a few different side hustle options.

Flexible 1099 Work at Home Jobs 2024

You can make your own schedule with these 1099r  independent contractor jobs.   1099 jobs don't take taxes out so you will need to pay your taxes yourself.  I recommend taking 25-30% out, put in a saving account. You also want to contact a tax person as well. 

If you got little ones these are great to work around your family's schedule.  Work late nights when you spouse at home to keep an eye on the kids.    

I also recommend these companies to people who are looking for 2nd job these side hustles are typically flexible enough so you might not get burnt out 

I know for me flexibility has been absolutely essential as I raised my family.  And as the kids get older, they sometimes need you even more.  

Apply don't get stuck will this work for me or won't it.  I see many folks in our group not even taking the first step. Months later they are asking the same questions I need a work at home job around my schedule, I'm living paycheck to paycheck  and when I asked what have them applied for their reply  nothing.      TAKE ACTION 

Updated for 2024

 Fancy Hands - Virtual Assistants

We're currently hiring people to work as assistants for thousands of very discerning users of this site. If you have fast internet connection and the ability to use common websites and software, this could be a lot of fun. We're looking for smart people who want to help build a great company and get paid. Keep reading if you're interested. Are you good on the phone and great at internet research? This could be the perfect position for you. 

How to get hired as a virtual Assistant

 Omni Interactions - Customer Service Phone & Email Support

Set your own hours, work from home, make $14-16/hour & try something new - our top paying projects pay $17/hour! As a 1099 gig worker, you run your own business, write your own schedule (set your own hours!), and make as much or little as you want! Take control of your work by working from home on the Omni platform. Leave the 9 to 5 & join the gig economy!  As a gig worker with Omni, you are self-employed. You may have heard about other gig companies, but we're different. How? It’s simple: We pay for available time! No more wasting time hoping you get a call, or not being paid for anything other than talk time. Working on the Omni platform, you will ACTUALLY make $14-16/hour GUARANTEED!  Make sure you search the Omni Interaction site as they have many type of customer service positions available 

Working Solutions - Customer Service 

Our agent workforce is made up of highly qualified independent contractors. We partner with clients from different industries, providing them with educated and experienced professionals, as well as a talented project management team. Agents like working for us, as evidenced by our #1 rating on Glassdoor.

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NexRep - Customer Service Agents

Set your own schedule  There’s no office and no boss. You choose your own schedule based on what works for you.

Make great money  Since you choose when you want to work, you have the freedom to earn as much as you need.

Do the things you love  Work from home. Skip the commute. Get all the flexibility. Spend more time doing the things you love.

Alorica - At Home Reps- Part-Time

We have a fluid minimum weekly requirement (Anywhere between 5 and 20 hours- hour requirements will vary based on business needs) that allows our agents to ensure call quality, product awareness and call fluency. These minimum requirements may be raised or lowered based on business needs These minimum requirements may be raised or lowered based on business needs with as much notice as reasonably feasible given business circumstances.   Outside of peak season (November – January) agents can expect to work 10-15 hours per week and the more flexible you can be with your schedule, the better your opportunity to work even more.

Shift Smart 

Download their app via Playstore or Google Play 

Daily pay on certain projects or every other day pay...depends on your project

Some projects Pay Rates: $10-$15. 

Make up to $120 a day or more

You have to sign up for shifts.

 Verafast - 

Your core responsibilities will include making outbound calls/receiving inbound calls across various types of campaigns which may include:

Cold Calling

Verification Calls

Appointment Setting

B2B Lead Generation

Survey Questionnaires

Customer Service Overflow

Work at Home By Teaching English Online

Task Contributor - United States - Lionbridge Careers

Internet assessors who evaluate results of a web search

Social media search consultants who express opinions on the quality of content

Internet judges, which are similar to internet assessors

Online maps specialist who evaluate and improve online mapping software

 Teamwork.ai- Speech Collectors

Teemwork.ai is currently looking for native English participants from the United States to join our new Speech Collection.  

The goal of this project is to capture spoken utterances from adults in a variety of languages, including English, in a home or office environment to be used to develop speech recognition technology.   As participant, you will be asked to record yourself for 1 hour following specific instructions.   

LiveOps-Call Center Agents -

Are you interested in an exciting work-from-home opportunity in customer service or sales? Do you want to be your own boss, but you're not sure where to start? We want to talk to you!

Opportunities

Retail Support

Tax Support

Healthcare Patient Support

On-Demand Entertainment

Inbound Sales

Insurance Claims

Home Delivery Support

Customer Service

Government Support

Liveops: Flexibility. Autonomy. Freedom.  We’re ranked #1  in Flexjob’s 2023 Top 100 Companies with Remote Jobs   5 years in the top 5 

As an Independent Contractor Agent, you can:

Set your own schedule to work around your life.

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of being your own boss.

Work from home or any quiet place.

Our Clients look for people who are comfortable:

Conducting inbound/outbound customer service calls. Creatively solving problems.

Quickly assessing customer needs and providing sound solutions.

Documenting details of calls and customer interactions.

Managing multiple systems, programs, and screens simultaneously.

Bite Ninja 

Bite Ninja-Ninjas take restaurant orders virtually at the drive thru, at the front counter and over the phone from the comfort of their home.

Work where you want, when you want.

■All Ninjas receive industry-leading pay

starting at $10 an hour.

■Flexible Shifts-You can choose shift times and durations that fit your schedule.

■Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent who needs to look after your children or a side-hustler who needs some extra cash, Bite Ninja makes it easier than ever to earn money from home

How it Works:

1. Sign up to be a Ninja!

2. Ensure you have access to a reliable, fast internet service along with compatible computer hardware, operating system and a noise canceling headset with microphone.

3. Access the Bite Ninja platform to acquire the training resources you need to certify your skills for your prospective restaurant clients.

4. Complete your restaurant client certification(s).

5. Bid on the shifts you desire to work. Work as much or as little as you like. It’s your business!

6. Receive payment within 36

CALLaborate

CALLaborate™ is a network of Independent Business Owners (IBO’s) that provide outbound and inbound contact center services from the comfort of their own home based offices to a variety of different customers across many different vertical markets on behalf of CALLaborate™ and our clients.

Political Phone Surveys  Now Contracting Political Phone Survey & Market Research Representatives! Home-based

Fast paced, making outbound survey calls! NO sales involved! Easy Work!

Other options if you are looking some flexibility 

Doing Laundry at Home as Side Hustle

How to Make Money with Your Own Printable Shop

Make Money Delivering Take Out Food or Groceries

ModSquad Work at Home Online Moderator

Modsquad is a company that constantly contract work from home personnel to work in online moderation since 2007. 

Here is what ModSquad does  We've all called or chatted with customer support, posted to a brand on social or joined an online community. Think about the best experience you had with an agent, community manager or moderator. We do that, and we do it for the world's coolest brands.

Modsquad’s customer base extends across big brand such as the NFL, Warner Bros, and Showtime. If you are interesting in working as an Online Moderator, then you should consider applying with Modsquad.

Lionbridge Work at home search engine evaluator jobs

“Mods are pros in digital engagement: moderating forums, chatting with customers, managing communities, and buzzing in social media. As a Mod in our network, you can work from any private location with secure high-speed internet access. You’ll select your projects based on YOUR passions – and schedule when YOU want to deliver.

As a Mod in our network, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility of working from any private location, when you want to work.

Control your own journey by being in charge of your own business, selecting your own digital engagement projects.

Get experience working with some of the coolest brands in the world, from gaming to e-commerce to entertainment.

Keep your day job! Our network is teeming with moonlighters, plus enterprising stay-at-home parents, students and retirees.

Our Mods are passionate and absolutely love working with us. Join the movement!

Who are the Mods?

The Mods are a talented network of independent professionals who bring skills, finesse and experience to help companies and organizations engage their audiences across all digital channels, like forums, helpdesks, games, virtual worlds, email, VoIP, live chat and social media. From content moderation to customer support and community management to social media services, the Mods do it all, and more.

Do you have an awesome video describing what you guys do?

Yes! It’s on the first page of our website and here.

What is the opportunity for me?

ModSquad offers a freelance business opportunity. As a Mod, you’ll perform all your digital engagement services as an independent contractor. You have the freedom to choose the projects and the schedule that works best for you.



How do I get started becoming a Mod?

It’s easy. If you haven’t already, click on Join the Mods on our home page and complete the network application form. Once you submit that form, you’ll receive an email acknowledging receipt, usually within 72 hours.  We may have a project that’s an immediate fit, but more likely, it will take some time for us to match you up with a project – and sometimes we never find a match.  Rest assured our managers are constantly reviewing our Mod network when there’s available work on their projects.

What do I need to join the network?

You’ll need an updated resume/CV, and, certainly, passion and enthusiasm for digital engagement. Want to know more about us before you apply? Check out our services, view samples of our work, subscribe to our blog and chat with us on social.

What is required from a technical or business setup to be a Mod?

For starters, you’ll need a computer, secure internet access and a workspace that is private, secure and noiseless. Then each project has specific requirements for skills and equipment. There are no surprises; we share project-specific requirements in advance of Mods’ choosing the project.

How do you determine if there is a fit or not in the Mod network?

It comes down to current client opportunities that fit with your skills, experience and passions. We’re always bringing on new clients and our work is constantly changing. There is no such thing as a cookie-cutter Mod.

Can Mods work for other companies?

Of course! As a Mod, you operate your own business and ModSquad is not a jealous client. You can offer your services to as many other clients as you like, and we encourage you to do so.

If you don’t have work for me now, can I still apply later?

Definitely. Better yet, we keep your information on file in the network, and as new projects come up, we will reach out to you to see if you are interested. Also, we are constantly providing updates and new information. We encourage folks to keep up on the latest by subscribing to our blog, joining us on social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)

Are all Mods independent contractors?

Yes. From the beginning in 2007, we designed our work-at-home, independent contractor model after the early pioneers in our industry. We know flexibility and access is a win-win for Mods and our clients, and we believe it truly represents the future of work.

Where do Mods work?

As a Mod, pardon the expression, you’ll work where you’re at. You can work from home or a designated office space that you own or lease. In fact, as a contractor, you can work from any location that is private, secure and noiseless, and meets the special requirements for any particular opportunity you select. ModSquad does not provide any equipment or office space for Mods. Fun fact: Since its inception, ModSquad has been a distributed-by-design company, and most of our executives and employees work remotely. As a result, the company’s approach to communications and collaboration is and always has been with a flexible location mindset. #ModsNotCubes.

Doesn’t ModSquad have physical offices? Who works there?

Yes, we have brick and mortar locations in the U.S. and Europe, plus a partner operation in the Philippines. Some locations are solely for business operations, like marketing and sales functions. Others are operation centers for particular clients that have additional onsite, security, or other requirements.

Who sets my schedule as a Mod?

You set your schedule. Our automated system typically releases each project’s client schedules in advance on a monthly basis, and you’ll be given the chance to select what works for you.

How much can I make as a Mod?

It generally depends on the market’s demand for your experience and skills, how much you’re able to work, and how well you perform. As you can imagine, Mods with hard-to-find native language abilities or mad tech skills can demand higher hourly rates. Your revenue is completely dependent on your schedule, performance and the type of projects on which you choose to work. The payment structure varies from client to client due to length of project, skillset desired and services needed.

Once I join the network, how long will it take to start work?

We try our best to get new Mods working ASAP, but it’s not always possible. It all depends on a few factors:

Matching on an active project that’s right for you.
The time it takes for you to complete a contractor agreement and pass a background check.
Any client preparation or orientations necessary to get you and the project up and running.
If I have been a Mod in the past, do I have to go through the same application and activation process, in the future?

It depends on how long ago it was since you were an active Mod. We are constantly reaching out to the Mods who have been inactive to gauge their current interest in contracting, especially when suitable opportunities arise. For those who “opt-out” or are non-responsive, we’ll de-activate them from the active network and they’ll need to re-join us when they’re ready.


Apply now for the ModSquad 

Mod Squad will also post for specific jobs 

Current top opportunity include tech support for a multi player game, 

ModSquad has partnered with multiple top tier brands/clients across the globe and we need the best of the best in Social Media Engagement and Consumer Relations! 

 

Do you have a Social Media Engagement and Consumer Relations background?

Do you enjoy work-from-home and flexible schedules?

ModSquad is seeking Mod Contractors to join our network!

 

If you want the chance to work gigs on the coolest of client projects... then ModSquad is the place for you!! Our clients are strictly Top Tier whose product offerings and services are hip, contemporary and very current. You will instantly know who they are and very likely use them yourselves. Their customers expect the best service and support and that's where we come in.

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