10 Jobs That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago #5

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#5 Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant needs knowledge on a variety of subjects (image source)
A virtual assistant needs knowledge on a variety of subjects (image source)

As shown with the development of SEO Expert and Social Media Manager jobs, maintaining an online profile is becoming more and more important. For those who make their living online, whether through blogging, writing e-books, or any other variety of online work, the list of menial tasks that come with keeping up an online presence can easily become full-time work. That’s where the role of virtual assistants come in. Tasks of virtual assistants include posting updates on social media, commenting on blogs, responding to emails, transcribing podcasts and more.