Need help getting a remote job

Hi there, no problem - I can help you. Please tell me your answers to the following, and I will assist you:

1. Your 4 best skills.

2. Details of any experience you gained in life so far.

3. Brief details of any significant achievements you have attained (if any).

Looking forward to receiving your responses, and I will then help you.

Richard

@richard-mcmunn 

1.Communication,administrative,organizational,relationship building 

2. My experience is mostly centered around educational sector ,I have worked in schools as a teacher ,as an admin typing exam questions,report card for students,I have also worked as a secretary at church,I have also worked in an NGO foundation before,I have also worked as a seamstress before,I have also worked at a library company where we had to call and convince people to subscribe and pay for our services ,log them on ,used excel to provide feedback 

3.not one I can think of but most of the time I am being praised by my supervisor about how good I am with handling the kids and he emphasized on how my class is always lively and my teaching style at hurdles.

Hello, no problem and thank you for answering my questions. I have created 9 tips for you here: 

9 GREAT TIPS TO STRUCTURE YOUR CV FOR REMOTE ADMIN, DATA ENTRY & VIRTUAL ASSISTANT ROLES

1. Create a Strong Professional Profile (Summary at the Top).
Start your CV with a short 3–4 line profile that highlights your communication, organizational, and administrative skills. Tailor it to remote/admin roles, for example:
"Highly organized and adaptable professional with strong communication and administrative skills. Experienced in managing documents, typing reports, handling data in Excel, and providing excellent support in educational, NGO, and business environments. Seeking to leverage skills in remote virtual assistant or data entry roles."

NOTE: The above is shorter than what is required, but it is a good example of what to include.

2. Highlight Transferable Skills Clearly.
Employers care less about where you gained experience, and more about the skills you bring. Create a "Key Skills" section using bullet points:

• Communication (written & verbal)

• Data entry & Excel reporting

• Administrative & typing tasks

• Relationship building & client support

• Organizational & multitasking abilities

3. Emphasize Relevant Remote-Friendly Experience.
From your background, focus on duties that align with admin, data entry, and virtual assistant roles, e.g.:

• Typed and formatted reports, exams, and student records.

• Used Excel to track and report subscription data.

• Scheduled tasks and managed office correspondence.

• Handled customer calls, provided support, and logged data.

4. Use Achievements, Not Just Duties.
Even if you don’t think you have big achievements, frame feedback and recognition as results. For example:

• Praised consistently for keeping lessons engaging and organized.

• Recognized by supervisors for excellent handling of children and classroom management.

• Successfully increased subscriptions through effective client communication at library company.

5. Structure Work Experience in Reverse Order.
List your most recent or most relevant roles first. Each entry should include: Job Title – Organization – Dates + 3–5 bullet points of duties/achievements. Focus on the admin/VA-related parts of each role, not the unrelated duties (e.g., seamstress tasks can be summarized briefly, but emphasize admin tasks from school, NGO, church, and library roles).

6. Keep the CV to 2 Pages Maximum.
Hiring managers for remote/admin roles want a clear, concise CV. Two pages is the sweet spot. Anything longer will lose impact.

7. Add a Technology & Tools Section.
Show you are ready for remote work by listing tools you can use:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Email communication (Outlook/Gmail)

• Basic data entry systems / online databases

• (If applicable: Zoom, Google Meet, or project tools like Trello/Slack)

8. Tailor the CV for Every Application.
Use the exact keywords from the job description. If a VA job ad says "calendar management," and you’ve scheduled tasks or meetings before, add that wording into your CV. This makes your CV ATS-friendly and more likely to pass screening.

9. Finish with Education & Training.
Since your experience is strong but varied, a short section on Education/Training/Certificates will complete your CV. Keep it simple:

• Degree/diploma(s) if any.

• Short courses (e.g., computer skills, admin, online learning).

• Even informal training (like workshops at NGO or church) can be included to show development.

👉 Extra Tip: Once your CV is structured, create a simple cover letter template you can adapt for each role. Employers want to see why you’re applying for their job and how your background fits.

If you would like me to create your CV/resume for you, and an accompanying strong cover letter, please order a service from my website here, and I will do the work for you:

https://cvmadeeasy.co.uk/

@richard-mcmunn Thank you Sir.Thank you for taking the time to help me out.And yes ,I will place an order soon.Thank you very much

Good morning, no problem at all, and I look forward to helping you.

Have a great day! 

Richard

@richard-mcmunn Good day Mr Richard.Please I need your services on a scholarship application.I sent a message earlier via WhatsApp and was asked to use the forum.Please is there a way it could be included on your website so I could order for a service because I have applied three times and never seem to be shortlisted.Please assist me.Thank you.

@nana Hi there, I really want to help you with your scholarship essay, but I can’t actually write it for you as that wouldn’t be ethical. What I can do, though, is guide you on how to make it strong. The best scholarship essays usually:

1. Answer the question directly – Stick closely to the prompt and make sure every paragraph connects back to it.

2. Tell your story – Use personal examples that highlight your achievements, challenges, and goals. Scholarship committees want to see you, not a generic essay.

3. Show impact – Demonstrate how your experiences have shaped you and how the scholarship will help you make a difference.

4. Be authentic – Write in your own voice. Don’t try to sound overly formal or like someone else.

5. Structure it clearly – Have a strong introduction, a logical flow in the body paragraphs, and a conclusion that reinforces why you’re a great candidate.

6. Edit and proofread – After drafting, review for clarity, grammar, and conciseness.

If you’d like, I can look over your draft once you’ve written it and give feedback to help strengthen it. If you send it over to me once complete, I will give you my feedback.

Regards,

Richard

@richard-mcmunn Thank you so much Sir.Super appreciate this feedback.Its so funny and overwhelming how I have so many drafts written on these essays and still confused .Please I would use your tips and share them with you once I am done.Thank you so much for your time to look over my draft.I really appreciate this.Thank you.