Zirtual is actively recruiting virtual assistants right now. These are remote part time jobs with hourly pay and flexible schedules.
{New Work-At-Home Job Listings For Mon. 3-11}
Who is Zirtual?
They are a relatively new energetic start-up company based in San Francisco that provides remote virtual assistance to their clients all over the world. The company hires stay at home moms, college students and others who are looking for part-time jobs they can do from home.
Can Anyone Apply For These Positions?
Anyone 18 and older may apply with Zirtual as long as they are U.S. residents.
What Type of Tasks Will Virtual Assistants Handle?
Virtual assistants do many different types of tasks for clients such as managing a client’s busy schedule, making / cancelling appointments, doing research for a client, and scheduling flights, meetings, etc.
What Skills and Requirements Do I Need For This Job?
Virtual Assistants must be available during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
You should be Internet savvy, have great organizational skills as well as internet research skills, be comfortable communicating with others, and have strong problem-solving skills.
Va’s should also be familiar with standard assistant tools like Google docs, Gcal, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
A high-speed internet connection, and a landline or dependable cell phone is required.
How Much Does Zirtual Pay?
Zirtual does not disclose payment details on their website, however, a job posting for the company on another site indicates that Zirtual pays $15 / hour with 10-20 hours per week.
{Note that this is not confirmed, so look for more payment details to be provided during the application process!}
How Does The Application Process With Zirtual Work?
You get started by filling out the online application on the Zirtual website. They will need to know how many hours you would like to work, as well as any skills/experience you have that will help you as a virtual assistant.
Part of the application process includes a Verified Resume Check. This is an optional request, however it is probably a good idea to complete if you hope to be considered for the job. Virtrue is the company actually doing the background check.
The social data used to complete this background check is not ever shared with Zirtual and you will receive an exact replica of the report/information that Virtrue shares with Zirtual.
From checking around boards and wahm sites, it seems this is par for the course these days – and is not a problem for most people. However, this is optional;- as indicated on the online application, so you can always choose to decline.
