Do you know what your virtual assistants do for fun?
Have you asked them about their interests?
Did you know that they paint, cook really well, or watch the same series and movies as you?
A little something my friend bought for me from Japan. I still need to have it framed.
You are going to find out the most interesting things about your VA if you asked. They’ll be willing to share.
This is a habit that John (OnlineJobs.ph owner) has picked up over the years of working with us. He either asks us the fun stuff we’re up to recently, or we just openly share the information with him anyway.
I must admit, there was a time where it brought out paranoia. There was a time when I thought, oh my god, did I do something wrong? Why does he want to find out. Later on, I realized he just wanted to. He wanted to learn about his VA and the stuff I was interested in, and if it was something he found cool too, we would talk about it, and we would show off all the fun things we have about it.
Last week, John asked me about something I mentioned on my report. He asked me what a Dalek was. Well, the Daleks are only the most awesome and saddest villains of all time John!!! But really, according to Wiki, “the Daleks were engineered by the scientist Davros during the final years of a thousand-year war between his people, the Kaleds, and their enemies the Thals. With some Kaleds already badly mutated and damaged by nuclear war, Davros genetically modified the Kaleds and integrated them with a tank-like, robotic shell, removing their every emotion apart from hate. His creations soon came to view themselves as the supreme race in the universe, intent on purging the universe of all non-Dalek life.”
Watch the best Dalek moments here:
I’ve been crazy over this series for a while. I’ve been crazy over a lot of movies and series actually, and I like to buy stuff that remind me of these interests. Lately, I bought some Metal Works 3D Models and posted it on instagram. It’s a great hobby to start. You basically buy something that looks like this:
And it transforms into this:
I made this all by myself. 🙂
When John saw it, he reacted the way no typical boss reacts. “It looks great. You should write about it.” He said. So here I am, playing with two of my toys, trying to get some inspiration for work.
Prime Minister: Does it surprise you to know that Daleks have a concept of beauty?
The Doctor: I thought you’d run out of ways to make me sick. But hello again. You think hatred is beautiful?
Prime Minister: Perhaps that is why we have never been able to kill you.
R2D2: Beeeeeepp beeeeep dooot, wit wit doooooot!
It Doesn’t Have to Be an Awkward 1 on 1
You don’t have to schedule a call and start an interview. Go back to basics which is, your VA’s are humans. You can you know, talk to them. To make it easier for you, the new Star Wars movie Rogue One is showing. You’ll be surprised at how many Filipinos are crazy about Star Wars. In fact, we have Star Wars Fandoms everywhere.
#GameOfThrones Hound’s helmet replica for Christmas feeling out of place.
If you think you have absolutely nothing in common because of the geographic differences, think again. I’m crazy about both Doctor Who and Star Wars, British and American legacies. And there are so many movies and series I watch, just like the other virtual assistants I know. So yeah, there’s bound to be something you can relate to. If not movies and series, then maybe the latest gadgets or food!
It’s as simple as that, start by asking about the newest show on air, or the new movie you want to watch. Who knows, you might be interested in the same things. You might get a better perception of how they do things, of what they are passionate about, of what makes them tick.
Why Do You Need to Talk to Your VA?
Talking with your virtual assistant doesn’t just make a better working relationship. You have to admit, there’s a point to the saying “Out of sight, out of mind.” Constant effort is necessary to remind yourself that hey, this is a real person. In return, your virtual assistant will also be reminded that I’m not just working for this email address or this business. There’s a person behind this business, and that person has a family, has friends, and bills he also has to pay for. He’s a real person like me. It reminds your staff, just like I am reminded, I don’t just want a business to succeed, I want this person, my boss to succeed.
About Jessica Madrazo
Jessica creates content and support for OnlineJobs.ph. She is also involved in different advocacies like climate revolution, local arts, internet freedom, women’s rights and more.
She dreams of a world where people are able to tap their inner heroism and work together for a better world.
She has a Dalek watching over her computer.
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How can I register on your site? I’m a jobless person and I want to apply for an online job. Kindly notify me how. Thank you.
BR,
dothy
Applying here in Onlinejobs.ph is the same as applying a job in real life. Make sure your profile/application is attractive enough to convince employers to contact and hire you.
You can apply for any of the jobs posted here or on our website by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply. Having a jobseeker account also gives you access to thousands of new online jobs daily.
To start the registration process, just follow this link ===> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Once you’ve completed your profile, you can start searching for the job that you want here ===>http://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch/
You can find a wide variety of full-time, part-time and project-based jobs there, from data entry, design, writing, programming, and more!
The job posts would contain all the information you need to apply for that position.
Hi! how will I submit my resume?
Thanks for sharing this! I am making a Just For Fun Survey to send today to all our employees. At the start of a new year 2017 and the hiring of 3 new VA’s it’s the perfect time to share some of our interests with one another! We’re excited about it.
BTW I absolutely loved Rogue One!
Thanks again,
Gina
Awesome Gina, the Just For Fun Survey is a great idea. Sounds like it’s going to be loads of fun, a well-needed break from all the work talk. Come to think of it, you could also run a skype photo contest. 🙂
P.S. I can’t wait for The Last Jedi.
Good Read. I’m not hired as an employee VA but I got hired as an Independent Contractor VA. So I guess the fun stuff is excluded in my type of relation with the guys who hired me.
What do you do best Daniel? I’m looking slowly around for another VA.
This thread is getting interesting.
I hope you get hired full time soon Daniel! Update us.
Hi, am from Kenya looking for a job can I be hired.
Thank you for your interest in Onlinejobs.ph. Unfortunately, at the moment we’re focusing in providing jobs mainly for Filipinos based in the Philippines. For online jobs within your country, you can try signing up for UpWork or Freelancer.
Good day, i just wondering this is great website i saw in my facebook of my friends.. i want a work so much, please help me to have work.thankyou
You can apply for any of the jobs posted here or on our website by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply. Having a jobseeker account also gives you access to thousands of new online jobs daily.
To start the registration process, just follow this link ===> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Once you’ve completed your profile, you can start searching for the job that you want here ===>http://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch/
You can find a wide variety of full-time, part-time and project-based jobs there, from data entry, design, writing, programming, and more!
The job posts would contain all the information you need to apply for that position.
good day! im so interisted this kind of job..i want this kind of job.. can you help me to work? how? and what? i hope you will help me!!:) thank you and God bless you;:)
You can apply for any of the jobs posted here or on our website by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply. Having a jobseeker account also gives you access to thousands of new online jobs daily.
To start the registration process, just follow this link ===> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Once you’ve completed your profile, you can start searching for the job that you want here ===>http://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch/
You can find a wide variety of full-time, part-time and project-based jobs there, from data entry, design, writing, programming, and more!
The job posts would contain all the information you need to apply for that position.
Great article Jessica!
Just as a sales and marketing student I’ve been a HUGE fan of the personal relationship for all of my life. People and employers tend to forget the human side to someone they chat with and instruct without remembering there’s more to life than work!
I don’t have many Filipino employees yet, but I hope the ones I have think I care about them too. Like John I’m always asking about them and their families etc etc. I know the first guy I hired wanted to know why I wanted to know what his wife’s name was. He was reluctant to impart any info about his family to start with but he came around eventually when he realised I actually “was” interested in him and his life.
One lady I have as a VA loves to tell me about her kids and family when I ask and we chat about our mutual interest of dogs, in fact we now have a dog project going.
The personal relationship is where it’s at! Go John! Go Jessica!
Thank you for your feedback Brian. I’m glad you have such a great relationship with your VA’s. It makes them more loyal and of course, happier to work for you.
Congratulations on your VA’s and I wish all the best in your business as well!
Hi Brian,
I was once had a supervisor same name with you and same as you he also fun of making personal talk to his employees and that’s a plus factor as an employer. I just started to create my account here in onlinejobs.ph and currently looking for a client to work with. And hoping to have client like you…
Cheers Mate,
Onlinejobs.ph is a great site for Filipino VA. Trusted and legit.
FasterHarvest has been using VAs now for five years… we currently have 6. This month I am in Baguio Philippines to conference with our New Product Development Team… and it has been an enlightening experience for us all… especially on the personal level. Plus we are getting so much work done with many improvements in our business processes. From our meetings, we identified we needed to hire more VAs… a writer, a video producer, and a social media expert.
The local meeting has been so productive, I plan to return every 6 months! I am so proud of my team.
Ron Mauldin
CEO, FasterHarvest
This comment makes me proud to be a Filipino too. Congratulations on a growing team Ron. I hope more employers can visit their VA’s like you do, not just for work, but even for a vacation. I’m sure you’ll love the beaches.
I am yet to be hired and am looking forward to do online jobs
Hi
I am interested to working online job. Looking forward to hire me soonest.
God Bless!?
Good day! I am hundred percent interested to work online. Looking forward to hire me. God bless! ?
You can apply for any of the jobs posted here or on our website by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply. Having a jobseeker account also gives you access to thousands of new online jobs daily.
To start the registration process, just follow this link ===> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Once you’ve completed your profile, you can start searching for the job that you want here ===>http://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch/
You can find a wide variety of full-time, part-time and project-based jobs there, from data entry, design, writing, programming, and more!
The job posts would contain all the information you need to apply for that position.
hi i am willing to work 24/7 in onlinejob please hire me.. 🙂
Applying here in Onlinejobs.ph is the same as applying a job in real life. Make sure your profile/application is attractive enough to convince employers to contact and hire you.
You can apply for any of the jobs posted here or on our website by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply. Having a jobseeker account also gives you access to thousands of new online jobs daily.
To start the registration process, just follow this link ===> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Once you’ve completed your profile, you can start searching for the job that you want here ===>http://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch/
You can find a wide variety of full-time, part-time and project-based jobs there, from data entry, design, writing, programming, and more!
The job posts would contain all the information you need to apply for that position.
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Applying here in Onlinejobs.ph is the same as applying a job in real life. Make sure your profile/application is attractive enough to convince employers to contact and hire you.
You can apply for any of the jobs posted here or on our website by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply. Having a jobseeker account also gives you access to thousands of new online jobs daily.
To start the registration process, just follow this link ===> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Once you’ve completed your profile, you can start searching for the job that you want here ===>http://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch/
You can find a wide variety of full-time, part-time and project-based jobs there, from data entry, design, writing, programming, and more!
The job posts would contain all the information you need to apply for that position.
Pls help me… i need work for the homebased … i want help my husband..
Applying here in Onlinejobs.ph is the same as applying a job in real life. Make sure your profile/application is attractive enough to convince employers to contact and hire you.
You can apply for any of the jobs posted here or on our website by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply. Having a jobseeker account also gives you access to thousands of new online jobs daily.
To start the registration process, just follow this link ===> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Once you’ve completed your profile, you can start searching for the job that you want here ===>http://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch/
You can find a wide variety of full-time, part-time and project-based jobs there, from data entry, design, writing, programming, and more!
The job posts would contain all the information you need to apply for that position.
I need this online job as well for the future of my kids.
how can i start a job that is fit for me?
Applying here in Onlinejobs.ph is the same as applying a job in real life. Make sure your profile/application is attractive enough to convince employers to contact and hire you.
You can apply for any of the jobs posted here or on our website by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply. Having a jobseeker account also gives you access to thousands of new online jobs daily.
To start the registration process, just follow this link ===> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Once you’ve completed your profile, you can start searching for the job that you want here ===>http://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch/
You can find a wide variety of full-time, part-time and project-based jobs there, from data entry, design, writing, programming, and more!
The job posts would contain all the information you need to apply for that position.
I need online job to support my study
do i have chance to be hired here even i dont have yet experience,this is my first time to apply job here online, but i am very much willing to learned and to be trained if i will be given a chance.
Applying here in Onlinejobs.ph is the same as applying a job in real life. Make sure your profile/application is attractive enough to convince employers to contact and hire you.
You can apply for any of the jobs posted here or on our website by signing up for an Onlinejobs.ph jobseeker account. It’s completely free and takes only minutes to apply. Having a jobseeker account also gives you access to thousands of new online jobs daily.
To start the registration process, just follow this link ===> http://www.onlinejobs.ph/register
Once you’ve completed your profile, you can start searching for the job that you want here ===>http://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/jobsearch/
You can find a wide variety of full-time, part-time and project-based jobs there, from data entry, design, writing, programming, and more!
The job posts would contain all the information you need to apply for that position.
Hello! I applied at Unify Digital Marketing through onlinejobs.ph and I was asked by Fatima Noor, their “CEO” to submit a copy of my passport as a requirement for employment which I readily did. Now I’m really afraid because I believe that was a scam. Ms. Julia, please help, is there a way for me to know if Unify Digital Marketing really exist?
That name Unify Digital Marketing is not found in our system. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the employer is invalid, but just that they could be using a different name for contacting you. Simply tell the employer that you were not able to validate their name on this page, and give them the link to this page so they can see that for themselves.: https://www.onlinejobs.ph/jobseekers/employersearch/
Thanks for the fun and personable article, Jessica! I am getting ready to hire our first VA to help with an online course on quitting smoking. I hope to get to know the VA better with each interaction, thanks to your inspiration! 🙂
Blessings, Joseph
https://www.quitintwentyone.com/
You’re welcome Jospeh. Update us regarding your experience with your first VA. 🙂
Ready for the assignment
Hello. Can you get hired even though you don’t have any experienced at all. I hope to be hired one day and i want to try my luck in the online world. 🙂 🙂
Ready for the assignment
hello, ,i would like to ask how i put an ID Proof? i upload my id but it doesn’t work. please help me how will update my ID proof.. thanks
Hi..im new here i just register online.
How can i make my ID proof high cause its zero. I have my test results and screenshots saved too.
Thank you
HI Karen!
Make sure your profile is complete and that you don’t have a duplicate account. It usually takes 24 or 48 hours for your score to rise because we have to do some vetting first. But if you have completed all these and your IDProof score hasn’t risen, please email our support staff (support@onlinejobs.ph).
thats true
Hi Julia! i jut want to try VA, but i have no experience, what are my chances of getting a job? I have completed the requirements already. thanks.
Hi Ms. Julia,
I’m a newbie here, I already have an account, please advise where can I view the list of the jobs that I applied.
Does the company will notify me that I’m not fit for the job? How long I would wait for the result of my application. How many jobs can I apply? Is there a limit?
Thank you! 🙂
How can you add id proof scores newboe here
Make sure your profile is complete and accurate. This will help ensure that your ID Score will go higher.
Great read. I Really enjoyed it. I’m a fan of Star wars too and soon as possible I’ll check out “Dalek” I think I was? Yes, I scrolled back up and “Dalek” is correct.
I’m Charles. I new here and will post a Job Offer soon. I’m seeking logistics/semi-truck lovers who are Highly skilled (In/Out bound) sales reps who will eagerly assist the COMPANY (OUR COMPANY) with landing new books of business.
Thanks again and I look forward to a fun and healthy stay here.
~Cha