02/05/2016
Mistakes that first-time make, or some common areas of weakness?
• Arrive on time and adhere to your schedule
• If you don't know or are unsure about the answer to a customer's question or how to handle a request – ask for help
• Maintain open communication with your trainer, team leader, coach or supervisor
• During low volume periods when calls are slow, use the quiet time to review training and product materials.
• When you are not on a call, listen to how respected agents handle customer interactions.
• Share customer issues with your call center supervisor
• Make suggestions for improvements
• Find out what call center metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) are used to evaluate your performance and how they are calculated
• Be positive, open and flexible when change is introduced
• Recognize that while the agent role is an entry-level position, you can use it as a first step in building a career