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Job Survey: Custormer Service Rep. /Call Center

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Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma



Job Responsibilities
INBOUND CALL CENTER. ASSIST CUSTOMER WITH ISSUES IN RE TO NETWORK, EQUIPMENT, AND BILLING. TROUBLESHOOT VOICEMAIL, SMS, WIRLESS INTERNET, ETC PROBLEMS. TIER 1 TECH SUPPORT. BILLING RERATES, RE-CALCULATIONS
Job Requirements
TO GET HIRED HS DIPLOMA, 20-30 WPM TYPING, CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS WERE REQUIRED. THERE WAS A 3 WEEK INITIAL TRAINING IN WHICH YOU WERE EXPECTED TO HAVE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT IS REQUIRED OF THE JOB. 2-4 WEEKS 'TRANSITION' CLASS WHERE 'LIVE' CALLS ARE USED FOR TRAINING.
Uppers
I LOVE THE SENSE OF COMPLETION AND RESPONSIBILTIY WHEN I ASSIST MY CUSTOMER WITH A PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY IF IT IS A LONG STANDING ONE. ITS A RELATIVELY EASY JOB IF YOU LIKE IT.
Downers
YOU DO HAVE TO TAKE A PHENOMENAL AMOUNT OF B*S FROM THE CALLERS, AND Q-A STANDARDS ARE SUCH THAT YOU TAKE SHOVEL LOADS. ALOT OF NEW AND UNTRAINED MANAGERS IN THIS FIELD.
Lifestyle
IF YOU CANT TAKE ALOT OF B*S DONT TAKE THIS TYPE OF JOB. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A POKER FACE 8 HOURS A DAY. HOLD YOUR OWN AND YOU WILL DO WELL*
Compensation
AFTER 3 YEARS - 12.08/HR
Advice to Jobseekers
IF YOU CANT TAKE ALOT OF B*S DONT TAKE THIS TYPE OF JOB. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A POKER FACE 8 HOURS A DAY. HOLD YOUR OWN AND YOU WILL DO WELL*

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