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Looking Back on DICT DJT – Virtual Assistant Online Training: Days 1 & 2

Have you ever felt that the universe is conspiring in your favour to give you your hearts desires? Well, I started my freelance journey last 2012. I started with content writing, then transitioned as a virtual assistant. I’ve had my fair of ups and downs. More downs actually than ups. But I took baby steps. First is learning to crawl just like everybody else.

And boy, did I crawl! Knee-scraping kind of crawl.

Resources weren’t as easy to come by compared to today. I had to learn by experience or search every nook and cranny on the web to find how-to guides. So as not to pass on the struggles I’ve had, I opted to share what I learned along the way.

Just like this recently started Digital Jobs Training (DJT) by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). I was also a product of their Rural Impact Sourcing Technical Training for Digital Marketing 2 years back (so I grabbed this opportunity again). This time, I am upskilling my Virtual Assistant Skills.

What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)?

A VA is a self-employed (or sometimes a part of an agency) who provides administrative services to clients.

What VA Skills are needed? A LOT! That’s why I am trying to upskill. Here is a look back on my days 1 and 2 of the DICT DJT – VA Training that I am currently attending.

Day 1- How to Start Online Freelancing

These are the topics discussed:

• The State of Freelancing in the Philippines.
• Pros and Cons of Working from Home as a Freelancer.
• Is Freelancing for you?
• Freelancing Must-Haves
  • Resume
  • Portfolio
  • Blog / Website
    • Services Offered
    • Branding
  • Tools
  • Applications
  • Mode of Payment
• Business Model
  • Guru Revenue Model
  • Retail Revenue Model
  • Subscription Revenue Model
• Profile Creation
  • Where to find work online
• Service proposal and pricing

Coincidentally, I already mentioned most of these on my blog How To Become A Virtual Assistant With No Experience.

Day 2 – Basics of Web Research

It was mind-boggling at first, but the good thing all of the scholars were able to do the Day 2 tasks. The topics discussed:

• Data Privacy Law
• Basic Search
• Basic Syntax Elements of Boolean Search Strings
• CRAAP Test
• Citing Sources

Now, what have I learned and accomplished during the first 2 days of training?

I am now more equipped as a VA and this blog is MY accomplishment both for my DICT DJT – VA Training and for my Ben Button Writing Course.

What do I need to work on and complete before the next session? I need to hone my web research skills to fully optimize this training.

As for questions or concerns that I have and need advise on, is probably how to zone in on my niche.

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