VA Resume Template Philippines (2025 Guide)

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How to Build a Winning VA Resume

If you want to land virtual assistant jobs in 2025, your resume is where it all begins. For Filipino VAs competing in a global market, having a clear, professional, and well-structured resume can make the difference between getting hired or ignored.

Even if you are just starting out, you can create an impressive VA resume with the right layout and focus. This blog will walk you through the key elements of a winning virtual assistant resume.

Why Your VA Resume Matters

Your resume is often the first thing a client sees. Before they read your proposal or speak to you, your resume sets the tone. It needs to show:

What you can do

What tools you know

What experience you bring

Why they should trust you

A poorly made resume—even with great experience—can lead to rejections. But a well-made one can win you interviews even if you’re new.

What to Include in Your VA Resume

1. Contact Information

Make it easy for the client to reach you.

Example:

Name: Maria Santos
Email: maria.va@gmail.com
Phone: +63 912 345 6789
Location: Quezon City, Philippines
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mariava
Portfolio: bit.ly/mariava-portfolio

2. Professional Summary

A short intro that highlights your main skills and experience.

Example:

Virtual Assistant with 3+ years of experience supporting ecommerce businesses with admin tasks, customer support, and product listing. Proficient in Shopify, Canva, Google Workspace, and Trello. Reliable, fast learner, and great communicator.

3. Skills Section

Use bullet points to list both soft skills and technical tools.

Example:

Email & Calendar Management

Customer Support (Chat & Email)

Data Entry & Research

Canva & Graphic Design

Social Media Scheduling

Google Docs, Sheets, Drive

Trello, Asana, Notion

Shopify, WooCommerce

4. Work Experience

List your jobs from newest to oldest. Focus on remote work, online tasks, or freelance roles.

Example:Ecommerce VA – Freelance (2022–Present)

Managed 50+ weekly customer support tickets via email

Updated product listings on Shopify and WooCommerce

Scheduled social media posts using Buffer and Canva

Admin Assistant – XYZ Local Business (2020–2022)

Handled inbox, appointments, and online invoicing

Maintained Google Sheet records and contact databases

If you have no paid experience, include internships, school projects, or tasks done for family/friends.

5. Education & Certifications

You do not need a college degree, but you should include relevant training.

Example:BS in Business Administration – Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Graduated 2020)

Certificates:

ChatGPT for VA Productivity – Coursera (2024)

Canva Basics – Virtual Assistant Bootcamp (2023)

Google Workspace Productivity – Udemy (2022)

6. Testimonials or References

Add 1–2 short quotes from past clients or managers. If you have none, ask someone you've helped (even for free) to vouch for your work.

“Maria was detail-oriented, always on time, and made my life so much easier. Highly recommend her as a VA!” — John D., Shopify Store Owner

Quick Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Keep it 1 page if you have less than 5 years experience

Use clean, readable fonts like Arial or Calibri

Save your resume as PDF before sending

Rename your file professionally (e.g., maria-santos-va-resume.pdf)

Match your resume design to your brand colors if you have one

Final Words: Your Resume Is Your First Job Interview

Clients are busy. A strong, focused resume is your first chance to say, “I’m the right VA for the job.” Don’t overthink it—use a simple format, highlight your skills, and show your best self.

Use this tips to save time, then apply what you learned in our blog on how to find VA jobs in 2025.