Some people are often quick to jump ship, especially when opportunity knocks.
For example, virtual assistant jobs have become all the rage, (no) thanks in part to virtual assistant (VA) coaches hyping it up.
You can’t really blame them, more and more people are realizing that remote work is a lucrative livelihood.
Yet don’t just buy into what these VA coaches say. A lot of them are little more than a scam.
Here are some of the signs you need to look out for so you don’t engage with these VA “coaches.”
Lack of Prior Experience
Before buying any course from any virtual assistant coach, check if they have substantial experience first.
Most of the time, the VA coaches offering courses are newbies themselves.
They’re capitalizing on the information that they’ve gotten for free.
You wouldn’t want to fall into this scam because you can access the same resources on the Internet.
So, before signing up for paid courses or training, try looking up free material out there first.
Too Much Hard Selling
Everyone is hustling to earn money by offering their products or services.
Virtual assistant coaches are no different. They’re also just trying to earn a living.
However, be wary if they’re “hard selling” their training or courses too much.
Again, Google is your best friend. Research as much as you can about the VA coach.
Look into their social media accounts and see if they’re active. You can also check their LinkedIn account (if they have any) and look at their connections.
Don’t be easily swayed by their promises.
Buying a virtual assistant course alone won’t guarantee an online job, no matter what they say.
Expensive Price Tag
Just to be clear, there’s nothing wrong with signing up for a virtual assistant course, especially if you believe it’ll kickstart your VA career.
However, be wary of expensive courses.
Unless the certification they’re offering by the end of the course (if any) is recognized and accredited across multiple industries, there’s no reason for them to be charging premium prices.
As always, check for reviews and what people had to say about it after completing the course.
You wouldn’t want to waste your time and hard-earned money on something you could have gotten for free.
Quality of Training Materials
When subscribing to these online courses, your main goal is to learn something valuable that you can’t easily get elsewhere online.
So, check the materials listed in the online course. If it only contains recorded webinars, it cruises into scam territory.
Of course, as a paying customer, you’d want to get your money’s worth. Watching recorded webinars alone robs you of the opportunity for real-time coaching.
If the coach doesn’t offer any virtual consultations, it’ll be harder for you to get the answers you seek.
Beware of Virtual Assistant Scams
It’s harder to go after digital scammers since they can often disappear without a trace.
Always do your due diligence.
If what a virtual assistant coach is selling you sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.
On that note, if you want to avoid getting scammed and still want to work online, head to Remote Staff’s job listings. It’s regularly updated, so you’re sure to find a role that best fits your qualifications.
Remote Staff has also been in business for 16 years (and counting)! The company thoroughly vets its clients, making sure to only offer legit online work to Filipino remote workers.
Want to get started on your journey as a virtual assistant? Register with us today!
