Customer Service Representatives

Communicate with buyers to answer simple, repeated questions about products and services by reading from a script. Possibly take care of and fix common complaints. Those whose primary responsibilities consist of... are not included.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CAREERS

Customer service professionals are regarded as an essential component of every firm that deals with customers. According to studies, individuals still prefer to conduct business with a live person rather than a machine. 

Customer service employees collect and verify information, prepare files, and execute various processing duties by mail, phone, or in person, depending on the sort of firm they work for. They may spend hours a day in front of a computer documenting information and must be familiar with the products or services offered by their organisation. 

A cheerful demeanour as well as the capacity to handle tension well can be beneficial, especially while serving a difficult customer. If you want a flexible work schedule, this could be a wonderful chance for you, as many firms hire part-time and temporary employees. 

This occupation has no educational requirements. If you have a good attitude, enjoy chatting to people, and want a flexible work schedule, becoming a customer service representative could be the career for you.

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Characteristics

Communication with others
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Leadership
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Dealing and handling conflicts
Comfort of the work setting
Critical decision making

Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Getting Information Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Processing Information Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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Communications and Media Know More
Computers and Electronics Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
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Top Skills

Active Learning Know More
Active Listening Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Monitoring Know More
Persuasion Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
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