I applied through Upwork. I found their job posting upon searching for Admin Assistant and Virtual Assistant roles.
The whole process is similar to the other jobs that I applied for inside and outside of the Philippines. I submitted my CV, Cover Letter, and Portfolio when I expressed my intent to apply. I also submitted my Transcript of Records as proof of my educational attainment and grades. All documents are soft copies. These documents are also the standard documents I submitted upon applying to other vacant positions in other companies.
The CEO invited me to answer two sets of assessments. The first assessment measured my skills and knowledge of general education like simple arithmetic and vocabulary. I also remember some questions about logical reasoning. It is similar to the aptitude tests that Human Resources offices would give. The other assessment is a timed one-way video interview to measure my verbal English communication skills. I had to submit videos for each question (six questions in total). It is not long because each question only allows one to two-minute answers.
Then, the CEO invited me to move forward to the next step – a zoom call interview. The interviewer is the CEO and a member of the team. They asked me to discuss my educational background, college experience, and previous jobs. They also asked me to describe the tasks that I was assigned to perform in my past employment. The interview also allotted time for me to ask questions. They were gracious enough to share details about the company, the teams, and the work environment. I also clarified the benefits listed on the job description because there were a lot listed on the job description.
After the interview, the CEO messaged me to ask me to answer another assessment. It is a writing test to measure my written English skills. Then, he asked me for the contact details of my references.
The company extended an offer to me which I accepted.
