If you’re looking for a virtual assistant, you may have come across the terms “entry level,” “mid level,” and “advanced level.” What do these terms mean? And how do they affect your business?

Whether you’re hiring a VA for the first time or upgrading from one type of VA to another, it’s important that you have a clear understanding of what each level entails so that your expectations are met.

Here’s a simple guide that breaks down each level and shows how they differ from one another. This will help you find the right person for your needs.

• Entry-level VAs are those who are just starting out in the field of virtual assistance. They typically have less than 2 years of experience in the industry. They usually work at minimum wage because they are learning the ropes, honing their skills, and gaining experience within their field. They are often hired by companies that need help with administrative tasks such as answering emails, scheduling appointments, organizing files and documents, creating spreadsheets, etc. They can also be hired on an hourly basis, allowing them to do tasks like creating social media posts or updating website content on a regular basis without worrying about making a long-term commitment to their employers.
• Mid-level VAs have proven themselves in their work as an entry-level assistant and want to take their career to the next level by moving into management roles (or by simply having a higher pay rate). Mid-level assistants should have experience working with multiple clients at once, using various types of software like Office 365 and Google Apps, and managing their own schedules while keeping up with deadlines—and they should be able to do all of this while still providing excellent service.
• Advanced-level Vas have many years of experience under their belts and are considered experts in their field of work. They can handle any task that comes their way with ease and can even perform tasks that would normally require multiple people working together in person. They can handle most tasks without needing help from other professionals because they know how to use all kinds of software programs needed for those types of tasks without constant oversight from their clients.

So which one is right for you? Every business is different. Every industry is unique. That’s why you want to find the most qualified VA for your business, regardless of their level of experience. As long as you are going above and beyond to provide the best training possible for your VA, then it’s a win-win situation for all involved. Your business will be better off, both in terms of productivity and efficiency, and so will your VA!