If you're dedicated & looking for a full time PA role, then READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY – THERE ARE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOU TO FOLLOW.
NB: Previous applicants are invited to reapply.
I need a virtual PA, BASED IN THE PHILIPPINES, to help me with a wide variety of tasks. You’ll initially report directly to me. I’m based in New Zealand (currently GMT +11) & your responsibilities will vary. You’ll use the ‘net & MS Office products a lot so you MUST have fast, reliable ‘net access, MS Office & type @ 60WPM+
Responsibilities will include:
1. Internet marketing tasks (Domain searches, registration; keyword research; create & manage FB & Twitter accounts; create & manage YouTube a/cs; link-building, post comments to blogs & forums, manage affiliate programme a/cs, etc). These will represent approx 25% of the role.
2. Research & and re-write articles (Fact finding & collating; re-writing & spinning articles; carry out quality assurance checks on 3rd party articles; manage & co-ordinate article publication schedule; submit & manage content to Word Press blogs & article directories; social book-marking)…approx 25%
3. Projects & one-off assignments, which will, by their nature, differ in their scope and time…approx 25%
4. Administration (‘net research; word processing & proof reading; transcribing audio files; data entry; recruit & supervise junior VAs; liaising with contractor authors & other contractors; email & calendar management; booking travel & accommodation; personal shopping, schedule appointments, & many other clerical tasks)…approx 15%
5. Book-keeping (manage & process transactions in XERO, reconcile bank accounts, and provide system generated reports, follow up queries; expense management; etc)…approx 10% of the role.
Training & guidance will be provided for SOME (but not all) tasks but I expect you to be a very quick learner & self starter. It’s absolutely ESSENTIAL that you commit 40 hours of your time to me per week. I’ll accept you working PT for someone else but if I discover you working for more than 8 hours per week for them, I’ll end our agreement IMMEDIATELY. No exceptions.
You must:
>Have EXCELLENT English speaking & writing skills;
>Have SKYPE, microphone, headphones & webcam as we will communicate via voice regularly;
>Have EXCELLENT internet & MS Office skills & fast RELIABLE internet connection;
>Be organised & a self-starter who is capable of turning my instructions into deliverables without constant supervision;
>Be available for 50% of my working day (which is 09:00 to 17:00) and take most of your leave & public holidays according to NZ schedules – this is NOT negotiable, although allowance will be given for your national days & religious festivals, providing I have 2 week's advance notice;
>Be flexible & able to respond to urgent short notice requests, although most tasks will require a 48 hours turnaround;
FIXED WEEKLY BUDGET (40 hours): USD 70-90.
Please reply with "THE SUN IS SHINING" as the FIRST 4 words in the FIRST LINE of your application.
If this sounds like the sort of challenge & opportunity you need, send me your resume, cover letter & application. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5 July 2011 @ 23:59 NZ time.
Interview timetable (July):
5th-Applicants will be shortlisted & invited to undertake an unpaid "evaluation" (requiring less than 5 minutes to complete) to identify their strengths & ability to pay attention to detail
6th-Applicants will be further short-listed & invited for one more unpaid evaluation (requiring less than 5 minutes to complete)
7th-Applicants will be further short-listed & invited for voice interviews via Skype.
8th-Voice interviews via Skype
9th-Successful applicant will be offered the role
11th-Applicant will start with a month's trial
NB. These dates are fixed so please do NOT apply if you’ve no intention in keeping to my schedule.
ACTION REQUIRED – Please:
1. Advise the NZ hours you’ll commit to & your weekly rate;
2. Explain why I should choose you;
3. Type "THE SUN IS SHINING BRIGHT" as the FIRST 5 words in the FIRST LINE of your application. If you don't, I’ll delete your mail immediately;
4. Go to www.speedtest.net & test your broadband speed & send me your results;
5. Tell me the experience you have in the 5 areas of responsibility outlined above
I make quick decisions, so your resume & covering letter should leap out & grab my attention.
To ensure that you’ve read this, please type "THE SUN IS SHINING BRIGHT & THE SKY IS BLUE" as the FIRST 10 words in the FIRST LINE of your application. If you don't, I’ll delete your mail immediately…no exceptions. I’ve changed this a few times to ensure that you’ve read the entire document.
REMINDER: Please re-read the instructions carefully & reply accordingly. If you don't, I’ll delete your mail immediately as I know that you can’t follow simple instructions or pay attention to detail.
Budget: $80
Starting On: July 4, 2011
Ending On:
Posted On: July 04, 2011 01:30 UTC
ID: 101783253
Category: Administrative Support > Personal Assistant
Skills: Microsoft Office, Accounting, WordPress, Article Writing,
Country: New Zealand
Hours Billed: 1,059.83