A virtual recruiting assistant is a type of assistant who works remotely for a company. In this job, your duties are to assess the suitability of candidates by looking through various applications. You then forward promising ones to the hiring manager. Your duties are to help streamline the process of searching for candidates by selecting people based on a list of qualifications the employer provides. To get this job, you typically need a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Equivalent experience working in an HR department can also meet qualifications.