Quick answers to common questions about VA International that don't fit neatly into one topic. For anything not covered here, use the contact form or your dashboard's support option.
What is VA International, in one sentence?
A company that trains people to become virtual assistants and runs a jobs platform — jobs.virtualassistantinternational.com — where VAs and employers find and hire each other directly.
Is the jobs platform the same as the training program?
No, they're two connected parts of VA International. The jobs platform is where you create a profile, post vacancies, or apply for work; the training program is a separate curriculum. You don't need to complete the training to use the jobs platform.
Do I have to pay to join as a VA?
Joining is free — creating a profile and browsing vacancies costs nothing. Applying to vacancies and messaging employers, though, requires the paid membership.
Do I have to pay to post a job as an employer?
No, posting vacancies and searching VA profiles is currently free.
Does VA International charge a placement fee or commission?
No. There are no placement fees, and VA International doesn't process payment between employers and VAs or take a cut of it.
How is this different from a staffing agency?
There's no agency assigning candidates in between. Employers post vacancies and search profiles themselves; VAs apply themselves. You deal with each other directly.
Where do I go if my question isn't answered here?
Check the other sections of this Help Center first — Virtual Assistants and Employers cover more specific topics. Otherwise, use the contact form on our website or the support option in your dashboard.