20 Best Virtual Assistant
Freelancers
to Hire
in 2024
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Jelly May M
Notion Expert + Executive Assistant
Julia Spong
Social Media Manager & Content Specialist 🪄
Brigitte Demba
Strategic Project Manager, Creative & Tech Support
Dunia M.
Customer Success Expert & Virtual Admin Guru 🌟
Emily Becker
Words for a better world. 🌎
Haley Hoffman
Marketer + Social Media Specialist 📲
Iulia Ghevrea
Pinterest Marketing Specialist
aishwarya barje
sustainable social media & VA services for FUN brands
Lizbeth Carbajal
Virual Assistant, Translator, Admin Support, Research & Data
Samantha Russell, PMP
Expert in telecom project management 📶
Daniel Αth
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Alessia Vitali
Virtual Assistant | Content Writing | Translator
Nguyet T.
Reliable Virtual Assistant & Event Planner
Vasim Panagar
Your Real Estate Partner | VA, Comp & Due Diligence Report
Chidi Osirike
Virtual Business & Project Manager
Sandra Sit
Creative Project Manager
Sylvia Gonzalez
I’m your one-stop shop for creative and digital solutions!
Bertha Edson
"Unleash your brand's potential—captivate and convert! 🚀"
Panna Pintér
Passionate Social Media Professional 👩🏻💻
Jan A.
Digital Marketing,Web Development,Gfx,VA,Vid Edit
Virtual Assistant related skills for your next project
Common projects for Virtual Assistants
Email management and scheduling
Social media management and content creation
Administrative support, including data entry and bookkeeping
Customer service support
Market research and competitor analysis
Event planning and coordination
Tips for working with and hiring Virtual Assistants
Clarify your needs
Before hiring a Virtual Assistant, outline the tasks you need help with and the skills required to accomplish them. This can range from administrative tasks like email management and scheduling to specialized tasks like social media management or content creation.
Choose the right skill set
Review the Virtual Assistant's skills and experience to ensure they align with your needs. A good Virtual Assistant should have strong organizational, communication, and technical skills.
Communicate regularly
Regular communication is essential for a successful working relationship. Make sure your Virtual Assistant is responsive, open to feedback, and proactive in providing updates. Use Contra's platform for all your communication needs.
Set clear expectations
Be clear about your expectations regarding deadlines, workload, and project outcomes. A well-defined job scope will help your Virtual Assistant understand their responsibilities and deliver quality work.
How to hire Virtual Assistants
Define your needs
Start by identifying the tasks you need help with and the skills required to accomplish them. This will help you find a Virtual Assistant who is well-suited for your needs.
Post a detailed job
Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right Virtual Assistants. Include information about the tasks, required skills, and your expectations regarding communication and deadlines.
Review applications
Review the applications and profiles of the Virtual Assistants. Look at their skills, experience, and reviews from previous clients. This will give you an idea of their capabilities and reliability.
Conduct interviews
Interview the shortlisted candidates to assess their skills, understand their work style, and make sure they are a good fit for your needs.
Set clear expectations
Once you have chosen a Virtual Assistant, set clear expectations about the tasks, deadlines, and payment terms. This will help avoid misunderstandings and ensure a smooth working relationship.
3 questions to ask when interviewing Virtual Assistants
1. What kind of tasks have you handled as a Virtual Assistant in the past?
2. Can you describe a situation where you had to handle multiple tasks at once? How did you prioritize and manage your time?
3. What tools and software are you familiar with that assist you in your work as a Virtual Assistant?
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Frequently asked
questions
A freelance Virtual Assistant provides administrative, technical, or creative assistance to clients remotely. They handle tasks such as email management, scheduling, social media management, data entry, customer service, and more.
A freelance Virtual Assistant provides administrative, technical, or creative assistance to clients remotely. They handle tasks such as email management, scheduling, social media management, data entry, customer service, and more.
Hiring a Virtual Assistant on Contra gives you access to talented professionals who can help streamline your processes and increase productivity. With Contra, you can review their profiles, collaborate efficiently, and manage contracts and payments in one place.
Virtual Assistants use a variety of tools depending on the tasks. Common tools include email and calendar applications, project management tools like Trello or Asana, communication platforms like Slack or Zoom, and various software for specific tasks.
You can post a job detailing your needs on Contra. Virtual Assistants who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of Virtual Assistants and invite those you are interested in to apply.
Virtual Assistants can handle a wide array of tasks, from general administrative duties like email management and scheduling to more specialized tasks like social media management, content creation, customer service, and more.
The cost of hiring a Virtual Assistant on Contra typically ranges from $25 to $35 per hour, depending on their experience and the complexity of the tasks.
Freelance Virtual Assistants are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Virtual Assistants get paid for the work they produce for their clients. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra.
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