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Availability & Fit

Tell us about your schedule and confirm you're aligned with Tyck's contractor model.

Your full name *

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Email address *

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Current timezone *

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Preferred working hours * e.g. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm GMT, or flexible

Please describe your preferred working hours.

Available for occasional early, evening, or weekend work? *

Yes, often Yes, sometimes Only with advance notice No

Please select an option.

Are you currently working in another role or freelance capacity?

This role is a self-employed contractor position (£18–£24/hr) with a 6-week probation period. Do you accept these terms? *

Yes, I accept No, I need to discuss further

Please indicate whether you accept the terms.

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Experience & Technical Proficiency

Tyck puts technology at the centre of executive support. Show us what you know.

Do you have at least 5 years' experience as a Virtual PA or EA supporting senior executives? *

Yes No — fewer than 5 years

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Describe your experience supporting executives remotely in fast-paced environments * Include the industries you've worked in, the seniority of executives supported, and what made those roles demanding.

Please describe your experience.

Which platforms and tools are you highly proficient in? *

Please select at least one tool.

Any other tools worth mentioning?

Tell us about a time you used AI or automation to solve a problem or improve a workflow * What was the problem, what tool did you use, and what was the result?

Please describe your AI or automation experience.

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Executive Support Style

We're looking for agile problem-solvers who can manage complex digital executive offices with minimal direction.

Describe a time you supported a high-pressure executive. How did you adapt to their style and needs? *

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How do you decide what your executive needs to see immediately versus what can wait — for example, when triaging a busy inbox? *

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How do you actively protect your executive's time and calendar? *

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Describe your experience managing end-to-end event planning or complex international travel * Include scale, complexity, and how you handled last-minute changes.

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Ownership & Resourcefulness

Tyck VAs think like owners. We need people who drive outcomes — not people who wait to be told what to do.

How do you manage your workload and prioritise tasks without requiring frequent check-ins? *

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Imagine your executive goes completely dark for 2 days and you have urgent pending items. What do you do? *

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Tell us about a time you hit a roadblock and used creativity to solve it — without waiting for permission * Specifics matter here.

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Communication & Self-Awareness

Proactive communication and self-awareness are central to how the Tyck team operates.

When a task is unclear, what do you do — ask immediately, wait it out, or fix it yourself? Why? *

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What communication or management style genuinely doesn't work for you? * Be honest. This helps us match you well.

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What tends to frustrate you when working with executives? * We all have professional pet peeves — knowing yours helps us find the right match.

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Tell us about a significant mistake you made at work — what happened and how did you handle it? *

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How do you prefer to receive feedback? *

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What boundaries help you maintain a healthy work-life balance as a remote contractor? *

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Career Goals & Intentions

We want this to be a great fit for your career, not just a role to fill.

Why are you specifically interested in joining Tyck as a Virtual Executive Assistant? * Go beyond "I need work." What do you know about us and what draws you specifically?

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Where do you see yourself professionally in 1–2 years? *

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What type of role are you looking for? *

A long-term position with room to grow A stable role without big changes A stepping stone to another role or industry

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Your CV & Video Introduction

The final and most important step. Both are mandatory — applications without a video will not be reviewed.

📹 Video is non-negotiable. Please keep it under 2 minutes. Introduce yourself, explain why you'd be a great fit for Tyck, and let your communication style shine. Tools like Loom, YouTube Unlisted, or Google Drive work perfectly.

CV / Resume link * Paste a publicly accessible link — Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar. Make sure sharing is enabled.

Please paste a valid link to your CV.

Video introduction link * Under 2 minutes. Introduce yourself, explain why Tyck, show us how you communicate.

Please paste a valid link to your video introduction.

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

How did you hear about this opportunity?

Join Tyck as a Virtual Executive Assistant

Availability & Fit

Experience & Technical Proficiency

Executive Support Style

Ownership & Resourcefulness

Communication & Self-Awareness

Career Goals & Intentions

Your CV & Video Introduction

Application received.