Virtual assistant jobs in Philippines: how to qualify
What virtual assistant work looks like for job seekers in Philippines, how employers screen it, and the free test that shows whether you would pass.
The work
Handle email, calendars, spreadsheets and simple reports for a small business owner abroad, usually remote and hourly.
How it is screened: A spreadsheet task (sorting, SUMIF, a clean lookup), a written email sample and a short trial task.
What is usual in Philippines
- BPO typing screens commonly set 35–40 WPM; chat accounts often ask for 45.
- VA clients test a writing reply and basic spreadsheets; the business-writing and Excel tests match.
- Transcription and captioning roles expect 98% accuracy on the long format.
- Night shifts for US accounts are standard; say so plainly in interviews.
Pay is set by the client's country more than yours; the salary calculator shows illustrative ranges in PHP.
Check where you stand
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