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Deal with People
Mostly Sitting
Repetitive
$32,802
Average Salary
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Customer service representatives typically need a high school diploma and receive on-the-job training to learn the specific skills needed for the job. They should be good at communicating and interacting with people and have some experience using computers.
EducationCustomer service representatives typically need a high school diploma.
TrainingCustomer service representatives usually receive short-term on-the-job training, lasting 2 to 3 weeks. Those who work in finance and insurance may need several months of training to learn more complicated financial regulations.
General customer-service training may focus on procedures for answering questions, information about a company’s products and services, and computer and telephone use. Trainees often work under the guidance of an experienced worker for the first few weeks of employment.
In certain industries, such as finance and insurance, customer service representatives must remain current with changing regulations.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsCustomer service representatives who provide information about finance and insurance may need a state license. Although licensing requirements vary by state, they usually include passing a written exam. Some employers and organizations may provide training for these exams.
Important QualitiesCommunication skills. Customer service representatives must be able to provide information in writing, by phone, or in person so that customers can understand them.
Customer-service skills. Representatives help companies retain customers by answering their questions and complaints in a helpful and professional manner.
Interpersonal skills. Representatives should be able to create positive interactions with customers.
Listening skills. Representatives must listen carefully and understand a customer’s situation in order to assist them.
Patience. Representatives should be patient and polite, especially when interacting with dissatisfied customers.
Problem-solving skills. Representatives must determine solutions to a customer’s problem. By resolving issues effectively, representatives contribute to customer loyalty and retention.
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Average Length of Employment
Top Careers Before Associate, Member Services
Top Careers After Associate, Member Services
Gender
Female
60.4%Male
37.7%Unknown
1.8%Ethnicity
White
78.0%Hispanic or Latino
12.2%Asian
7.4%Unknown
1.7%Black or African American
0.7%Languages Spoken
Spanish
56.0%French
12.0%Portuguese
3.2%Mandarin
2.9%Hindi
2.9%German
2.9%Italian
2.6%Chinese
2.3%Cantonese
1.9%Vietnamese
1.6%Russian
1.6%Japanese
1.6%Swedish
1.3%Hmong
1.3%Hebrew
1.3%Korean
1.0%Tagalog
1.0%Polish
1.0%Arabic
1.0%Swahili
0.6%Associate, Member Services
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Schools
University of Phoenix
19.9%Southern New Hampshire University
6.2%University of Central Florida
5.7%Liberty University
5.1%Ohio State University
5.1%University of South Florida
4.9%Texas A&M University
4.6%Strayer University
4.3%Arizona State University
4.3%Temple University
4.0%San Diego State University
4.0%University of Houston
3.8%Central Michigan University
3.8%Kaplan University
3.8%James Madison University
3.5%University of North Texas
3.5%Florida State University
3.5%Miami Dade College
3.5%Auburn University
3.2%Grand Canyon University
3.2%Majors
Degrees
Bachelors
42.7%Other
27.4%Associate
11.0%Masters
10.9%Certificate
4.2%Doctorate
1.8%Diploma
1.5%License
0.4%Associate, Member Services
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