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For every job that you accept, there will be jobs that you will not receive. You need to be thick skinned and prepared to roll with the punches.

Resilient

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To build your brand and reputation in the VA world, always be consistent and produce consistently high results.

Consistent

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Every job you take on and every task you approach should be done on time, to a high quality, and your client should be able to rely on you for your future results.

Reliable

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It is vital that you stay ahead of the situation, and act on avoiding potential hassles or issues before they arise.

Proactive

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Make your clients aware of how your assistance not only does as what is required but also prides on going over and above.

Value Adding Service

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Sometimes you may need to be a jack of all trades, and do your best to work through tasks that are new to you. The more versatile you can be, the more employable you are.

Versatile

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Make sure your clients can contact you using a medium that will result in you responding promptly if unable to answer immediately. The more accessible and communicative you are, the more your brand becomes appealing,.

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Every task that you undertake and every interaction with your client should leave them confident in your ability, your work and your worth.

Instill Client Confidence

In order to have the best possible start to the day, you need to be organized and ready to complete all necessary tasks. Your job may involve organizing the day of many others, so first you need to ensure you are organized!

Organised

Know the difference between showing clients empathy, as opposed to sympathy. Empathy is a more welcoming and supportive approach to assisting them with their requirements.

Empathetic

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Being confident in your abililty establishes a memorable presence within the mind of your clients.

Confident

Ensure your daily tasks are working toward what your client is expecting, not toward to your interpretation is of their requests.

Manage Expectations

Always be professional, in your presentation, your communication and your business association.

Professional

You need to be able to communicate your message, whether it be via email or by talking to a person, in a clear and concise manner. Be considerate of language barriers, education, background and many other factors that will affect how the person to whom you are communicating with will interpret your message.

Effective Com

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You need to ensure that you can keep yourself motivated to constantly strive for the better, as well as possess the qualities pictured here.

Self Motivated

Time Management isn’t just about being able to book appointments. It’s also about scheduling, planning, process and project implementation and completion and more.

Effective at Time

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Be prepared to have to find answers to all manner of questions. You may need to find a venue to seat 100 people at short notice, or book a flight and accommodation at short notice, or recommend options to a client who asks a left field question. Be armed and resourceful!

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The more trustworthy you are and the more that your friends trust in you, the more highly regarded you are as a friend. It is the same in the corporate world as it is in your personal life.

Trustworthy

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You will only have yourself there to be your critique and judge, so you need to be self sufficient and confident in your decisions and everyday tasks.

Independent