Tech-Comfortable General Virtual Assistant Sought to Help Software Company

Hello,

I run a software company in America. We develop mobile applications and help businesses get more sales online. Things are going well, so I’m looking for someone to help me.

I am looking to expand in a slow-but-steady kind of way. This job averages about 5-20 hours per week to begin with. Some weeks might be more, some less, but average is 5-20 hours per week. If things go well between us, and you're interested, the opportunity may exist to increase to more hours per week/month. Obviously I'd like to grow alongside the winning applicant (you?) to offer as much employment as you'd like, although we need to walk before we can run.

The winning applicant (possibly you?) must absolutely have the following equipment:
- reliable high-speed Internet access
- fairly strong computer capable of handling media files
- mic, speaker, webcam setup on computer to do video Skype call (We really have to do VIDEO calls. So if you are not comfortable with this please do not apply.)

The winning applicant (possibly you?) must absolutely have the following characteristics:
- very detail-oriented
- deadline-obsessed
- tech-comfortable
- average to above-average English, both written and spoken
- ability to communicate over video Skype at agreed upon times during Easter Standard Time works hours

Bonus (although not required) skills include:
- basic knowledge of using Admin panel in WordPress
- basic knowledge of editing video
- ability to manage technology projects such website development, software development, digital marketing

For our company to grow, everything must run on checklists / working procedures. You will be expected to:
- follow step-by-step procedures that already exist (follow them *exactly*)
- make suggestions to me on how to improve checklists (when you see legitimate improvement opportunities - I may say yes or no)
- possibly create step-by-step checklists for other staff to follow

Projects you'll be involved in include:
- research on the internet (ex: to find emails and contact information of people)
- entering data to Excel files
- updating website using WordPress admin
- uploading and editing video files
- sending emails (instructions provided on what to say)
- there is an opportunity to grow into managing technology projects if you have the right skills to do this

Timeline:
- starting as soon as I find a qualified applicant; next few weeks would be nice, although I'm not going to rush the process. I need the right person in this position
- 30-day trial to begin; if we like each other we'll continue

Hours:
- each week may fluctuate somewhat, but average of 5-20 hours per week. If things go well hours will increase.

NOTE: I know I'm going to sound like a jerk for saying this, but I really respect both you and my time, so I'll say this bluntly: if you dislike rules, checklists, guidelines, and/or pride yourself in being a "free spirit", antiauthority, counter-culture, wildly creative, or super-alternative, this job is not for you. I'm looking for someone who will work within the current business "machine" I've built, and is eager to help me make it bigger, stronger, faster by embracing the checklist mindset. Following checklists is imperative. For the sake of your time and mine, do not apply if you feel bogged down by checklists. Thank-you.

If you're interested...please apply as follows
In the subject line please write "Tech-Comfortable Applicant Interested in General Virtual Assistant Job"

In the body, please have the following:

First sentence that say: "Hello Prasanna, My name is _____, I'm comfortable with technology, and love checklists. I'd like to apply for the job you posted. Attached is a Word document that has 3 reasons why I think I am a good fit."

Attache a Word document that has 3 reasons why you think you are a good fit:
Reason #1 why you think this job is a fit for you. (black font, Courier, 3 sentences)
Reason #2 why you think this job is a fit for you (blue font, Verdana, 3 sentences)
Reason #3 why you think this job is a fit for you (red font, Courier, 3 sentences)

Answer these 5 questions in the body of the reply:
1) What is the computer setup you have (ex: Mac/PC, Hard drive size etc)?
2) What is your Internet speed?
3) Are you setup to do video calls using Skype?
4) How many hours a week you will be available?
5) At what times in EST you will be be available during the day to talk over video Skype?

Thanks I know the *right* applicant will really like this job. Maybe it’s you

Prasanna :)