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Customer service Representative Interview questions<\/h2><\/strong>\n\n\n\n\n

It is often said, \u201cIt can take months to find a customer, and seconds to lose one\u201d.<\/p>\n

A company may have a quality product and strong reputation, however, if the level of service delivered to customers is poor, sales, reputation and survival will be threatened. <\/p>\n

With this insight, many interviewers seek to recruit the best people for these pivotal roles. This is usually because, customer service professionals often have to acquire or utilise a variety of skills, experiences as well as personality in maintaining customer satisfaction. <\/p>\n

So, what questions would typically be asked in a customer service interview?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you have any previous customer experience?<\/h2><\/strong>\n

Start with your most recent experience. You should definitely indicate the means by which you provided customer service. Was it face to face? Did you provide service in a call centre, or by working remotely through email and social media? <\/p>\n

State clearly what was your method of interacting with the customer and how you used resources given to you to address their needs? <\/p>\n

Your interviewer will be pleased to know that you have operated in a variety of organisations such as startups, conglomerates, NGOs or public corporations. A fundamental key to answering this questions lies in your ability to communicate not only the length, but the depth of your customer service experience. <\/p>\n

Sample answer<\/p><\/strong>\n

In my job as a customer service representative<\/a>, I managed multiple queries and complaints. The most fulfilling part of my job was when customers came to me disgruntled and left satisfied. Often I would use my product knowledge and training to make sure they receive the best customer care and value for their money. I applied for this position where I can exercise this skill. In my five years in customer service, I\u2019ve developed into a effective communicator in terms of listening, understanding concerns and providing relevant advice and direction. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What does good customer service mean to you?<\/h2><\/strong>\n

Let the interviewer know that you\u2019re not here to deliver \u2018good\u2019, you\u2019re here to provide exceptional service! You will then have to illustrate what exceptional customer service looks like. <\/p>\n

Mention you go the extra mile for the customer. Highlight the soft skills you use: <\/p>\n