24 Feb 2008 12:33:15 | Diane M Hess
In the last decade, there has been an increase in the virtual
job market. This is due to the major decline in corporate jobs.
Whether you have a college degree or high school diploma, the
higher paying positions just aren't there for the taking. That
is why so many people have turned to the Internet for employment.
It's all about finding your niche` in business. Most people
take their prior experience on the job and mold it into a
lasting career. This then sets the guidelines of their business
structure and things are quickly transformed into a work-at-home
environment. With the threat of a recession on the horizon,
corporations and small businesses are cutting back on health
care benefits and downsizing their staff. Although many jobs are
lost, virtual professionals benefit from this happening. Now
business owners are looking online for outsourcing service
providers and cost effective means of managing their business.
The virtual industry is more profitable than most realize.
BUT...there will come a time when virtual customers will want
more than your WORD and PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE to consider you
for a job. By the year 2008, virtual employers will require the
same credentials of their virtual professional as they would an
employee. This means to have an advantage over your competitors
you need to become a Certified Virtual Professional.
What is a Virtual Professional?
A virtual professional is often referred to as a Virtual
Assistant (VA) or Administrative Assistant in a conventional
office. The term 'virtual' pertains to the online community. The
assistant that services the online community via computer is a
virtual professional. Both types of assistants' perform the same
job duties.
Professional service providers supply services as needed. Their
business world is your reality. A phone call or e-mail and
you've set up a 'work order'. VA's are self-employed or an
employee of a VA service offered by a company.
The virtual professional is often a well-educated, hard
working, computer literate, and expert in their field. In
general, a virtual professional has the ability to meet all of
the outsourcing needs of a company.
Accounting Business correspondents Data processing
Transcription Word processing AND MUCH MORE
The CVP program will walk you through the steps you need to take
in opening your virtual office. Each day material will be sent
via email and students will be expected to read the material and
complete the day's assignment. At the end of the week, a test
will be given covering the material. A passing grade will bring
you closer to receiving your certificate.
About Author :
Working together with CertifiedVP.com, Diane Hess has offered
her business consulting services in the development of
www.certifiedvp.com/home/index.html. "This is a program no
virtual assistant should be without". With over 15 years in the
administrative field, Diane knows the value of carrying a
certification and so should you.
