Posted by on Aug 9th, 2008 | 0 comments
Regardless of what service a company performs or what type of product the company offers, every company will eventually receive some type of communication from its customers. These communications may be complaints, inquires about products or services, or even a compliment..
In order to ensure that its customers receive an adequate level of service or help with their questions and concerns, a...
Posted by on Aug 9th, 2008 | 1 comment
It?s no secret that we all depend on customer service representatives in some form or fashion. There?s probably nothing more frustrating than calling a customer service line and getting passed from one person to another, and before you know it you?ve wasted precious cell phone minutes and time with no answer to your question in sight. Or maybe you?ve been in a position where you've needed a...
Posted by on Aug 9th, 2008 | 0 comments
Hiring a customer service rep should not be a fast process. It should be carefully planned with specific guidelines in place that need to be met. The company should consider many factors such as experience; would it be a better investment to hire someone with customer service experience, or someone who is new to the field but willing to be trained? Both types of candidates should be considered....
Posted by on Aug 7th, 2008 | 0 comments
Education vs. Experience?
It is important to consider education as a factor in a hiring decision. This has often been debated among employers. While some employers consider experience to be more valuable than education, other employers view an educated candidate as a disciplined and more driven individual.
Even if experience outweighs a college degree, it?s important to remember that an educated...
Posted by on Aug 7th, 2008 | 0 comments
Obviously, one of the very most important steps in hiring a customer service representative is the interview. Although it is normal for the candidate of any interview to feel a bit nervous, a potential customer service rep should not appear nervous or shaken. They should be dressed nicely, and this is particularly important if they are going to be in front of customers on a regular basis.
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