Great Virtual Assistants Have These 7 Qualities

Whatever you do, give it your very best. That’s tried and true advice, and we hear it from multiple sources. Parents, teachers, and coaches seemed to preach it often. So, if you want to be successful and continue to thrive, you should daily strive to work with enthusiasm. So, what are some of the ways you can do that? Here are some of the top skills and traits that the most successful Virtual Assistants possess.

Reliability

Clients need to know you are there, you are working, and they can count on you. Start by checking in every morning via email, text, or Slack, whichever is the client’s preferred method of communication. Respond to any email sent to you within an hour, even if it’s just to let them know you received it and are working on it. Wrap up the week with a recap detailing how much time you spent, what you have accomplished, and what you will focus on next week. Then ask for any information you need from them.

Accuracy

Check for mistakes in everything you do. Always. Mistakes happen, but strive to find them before your client does. When you miss one, own it. Then, fix the error and create a plan, so it doesn’t happen again. 

Integrity

Having integrity means that you are honest and have soundness of moral character. To build solid and successful relationships with clients, you must be reliable and trustworthy. Often a Virtual Assistant, or any remote worker, is trusted with valuable company or client information. How you handle that trust is vital to your success as a remote worker.

Interpersonal Skills

Developing relationships with clients is key to becoming a successful VA. It starts with being kind, friendly, and grateful. Stay positive and always have a smile. Even if you aren’t face-to-face on a video call, a smile brings joy to your voice!

Resourcefulness

Having the ability to solve problems, figure things out, and find answers are some of the reasons your clients hired you. Learn how to use tech tools so that you are working efficiently, smartly, and intuitively.

Creative Thinking

Be solutions-oriented and bring ideas to the table to solve your clients' problems. Take into consideration the client’s business and suggest ways you know have worked in the past. Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box!

Multi-tasking 

In reality, no one can successfully multi-task. However, you do need to be able to juggle many tasks and keep everything straight. Develop a plan that works for you. We’ve found that knocking out the little things first and then focusing on the big ones works for us! This way, we’re entirely focused on what is in front of us.

We all want to be successful at what we do. Being a great VA starts with your attitude. Choose to focus on the positive and make sure that’s the side your clients see. Remember to be yourself, work hard, and get stuff done!

If you’re looking for a great Virtual Assistant and need help finding the perfect match, reach out to us today!