what is a virtual assistant 
a virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides administrative services to clients while operating outside of the client s office a virtual assistant typically operates from a home office but can access the necessary planning documents such as shared calendars remotely people employed as virtual assistants often have several years of experience as an administrative assistant or office manager new opportunities are opening up for virtual assistants who are skilled in social media content management blog post writing graphic design and internet marketing as working from home has become more accepted for both workers and employers particularly in the aftermath of the covid 19 pandemic the demand for skilled virtual assistants is expected to grow 