Service Untitled

MARCH 10, 2010

Humor seems to always appeal to the masses, and the new Zappos commercial successfully calls attention to the company by creating the perfect juxtaposition of funny puppets speaking over the phone and cleverly incorporating a customer service message. How to get a customer service job Last week my friend Sara went on an interview at.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Some of the major examples included: Phone problems (long hold times, annoying hold music, getting disconnected, blind transfers, etc.) Employees that aren’t happy to see customers (rude, disaffected, unhappy, etc.) Having to repeat information to multiple agents or to the same agent.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I arrange quite a few events and have realized the importance of reading and reviewing the contracts carefully, highlighting key dates. When I reviewed the invoice I noticed there was a guest on our bill who wasnt in our party so that amount got taken off. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

If it is an external meeting, but local, enter location of meeting in calendar, provide your boss with address and directions, contact phone number, taxi chit. Prepare a meeting package for your boss and bring forward prior to the meeting to give them adequate time to review (hardcopy or electronic depending on your boss’s preference).

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Keyboard shoppers can also supply their home phone numbers, and a personal shopper can call them direct. Land’s End boasts as being first in customer services dating back to the early 80′s and being the first retailer to offer toll-free phone ordering. There are no.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. You can be sure I have checklists for that as well.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Let’s also assume that the customer can identify the mood of a customer service agent by their pace, volume, inflection, intensity, and even attitude whether it is over the phone or in person. Take for instance the example of a title closing company here in South Florida. Maybe it’s time for a bit of attitude adjustment?

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Service Untitled

APRIL 2, 2009

Some useful contact volume metrics to track are: The number of phone calls, live chats, emails, etc. It can certainly be misused or misunderstood, but assuming it’s collected properly, it won’t make mistakes. The time each interaction takes to complete. How many people are working at a given time.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Call Abandonment Basics Douglas October 21, 2009 Behind the Scenes , Customer Service Experience 4 Comments Phone systems (also called IVRs or PBXes) usually measure something referred to as a call abandonment rate. email, web, etc.). email, web, etc.).

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Service Untitled

JULY 7, 2010

A customer service applicant might be asked, “If you worked at American Express, how would you give a hug to a card member over the phone?&# The first stage of Relationship Care concentrates on existing employees and increasing their training by 20%.

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Service Untitled

MAY 27, 2010

Of course, a customer service representative doesn’t need a computer program to tell them how a customer is feeling when he starts screaming in the phone, but Magnify claims it can predict that outcome before it actually happens.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Review these steps regularly and practice them in your day-to-day work life. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. If you have treated anyone unfairly, take the time to apologize and try to make things right. Accept that you cant do everything yourself. Dont be afraid to ask for help and guidance from others.

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Service Untitled

JULY 30, 2010

All it took was my phone number and email address, and I would earn money back on all of my purchases. Since I am the companion to a few dogs and two horses, it’s a win, win for me. Why does Petco do it?

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Service Untitled

APRIL 8, 2010

Everyone puts their best attitude forward when interviewing for a position, but during the training period and internship, we can use the opportunities to observe and evaluate each new customer service agent. Is customer service commensurate with price in real estate sales? If I shop at Walmart for a pair of denim. There was the.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

The night before I go to a Board meeting, I review all my templates, agendas, binder, attendance sheets and everything I am going to need or might need. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. no tickets. Do I have everything? This is where a checklist really comes in handy. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

I use this all the time on my calendar and my boss's calendar, and it helps us both to know which events are phone calls which he can take in the office or on the road (yellow) or which events will require travel (blue). Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I LOVE the color feature. Oh where or where is my password?

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Service Untitled

MARCH 16, 2009

Less time spent by representatives on the phone, over chat, etc. Resolving issues on the first contact is the easiest and fastest way to ensure customers end the call feeling their time on the phone was productive and that they got the help they needed. Saving money. saves the company money.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Of course, the initial recruitment and interview of potential candidates is of prime importance, so know what specific personnel requirements are needed, and structure hiring decisions based on attitude, proficiency, and enthusiasm. The client had very long hair; the foils were almost all applied, and her cell phone rang.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Take some time to review marketing and service/product information for service promises that could play a big part in expectations. It’s also good to review the mission or vision statement of your company. The first thing you’ll want to do is identify the service expectations of your customers.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 4, 2009

They measure objective things like how long it takes to get a human on the phone, how long it takes to get a product, how long it takes to get an email response, etc. An entrepreneur I met with recently told me that his company regularly calls and emails its competitors to see how good they are.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Watch criticism, review feedback, and pay attention to marketing successes and failures. For the last 30 years, traditional customer service recruiting, training, Maximizing Social Media: Part 1 of 2 When we were kids we use to construct a “phone. Social Customer Service – A completely different animal? Networking.

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Service Untitled

MAY 12, 2010

Try to have real people answer phone calls , and before a customer service representative answers the phone, ask the employee to smile. Return phone calls within 24 hours , and if you are unable to do that, find someone who can take your place and still do it right. Don’t argue with customers.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

The manager came over to me, listened to my problem with my cell phone and my time restraints; asked me if I wanted to leave the phone and come back after I picked up my children, and during that time my phone would be either repaired or replaced.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 30, 2010

Maximizing Social Media: Part 1 of 2 When we were kids we use to construct a “phone. Engaging customers with social media while building customer service Customer loyalty generally follows outstanding customer service. At a local. Maximizing Social Media: Part 2 of 2 To see part one of this series, click here. Networking.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

At my annual review each year my supervisor asks me if there is some area that I would like to move into and each year I tell her why would I want to close myself into just one job when right now I get to do everything I love. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Based on statistics, 29% of users will leave their phone numbers when submitting feedback, and 60% will give their real email addresses. Kampyle , a provider of feedback analytics claim they can figure out why a customer has abandoned their shopping cart.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 5, 2010

The site also offers a referral program with cash incentives, and the customer service toll-free phone numbers and contact information are easily accessible. The web site is divided into 13 different categories with over 100 subcategories, ad free, and personalized shopping.

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Service Untitled

MARCH 2, 2010

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Service Untitled

APRIL 28, 2009

Alternatively, a quick (personal) phone call from someone high up at the company can make a lasting impression as well. Write them thank you letters. Even though it may not seem like a big deal, sending some of your volunteers handwritten thank you letters can make a difference. What do you do to reward your volunteers? And not so well?)

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

Posted by Patricia Robb at 2:58 PM Labels: Administrative Assistant , evaluation , performance appraisal , performance review , professional assistant , raise Reactions: 4comments: Maura said. The last online course I took was under $70 and was interactive using both the computer and a speaker phone for audio. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Make sure to enter the caller’s name, phone number, and/or email address. After the contact, please email this information to Cate Sharkey at csharkey@starbucks.com immediately. Notate the case accordingly. Until further notice, there is no need to forward case notes to the DM and request follow-up through that channel.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

Check with your boss and if agreed, unsubscribe from any unnecessary e-mails that may be cluttering their Inbox or create subfolders and drag and drop these e-mails there for your boss to check when he or she has the time to review them. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. Oh where or where is my password?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Sometimes e-mail is not the best way to communicate and it needs to be followed up by a phone call or face-to-face short meeting. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. If you have been asked to do something and don’t fully understand what is expected of you, don’t be afraid to ask questions. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Service Untitled

MARCH 22, 2010

This very successful store’s unique business practices and philosophies have been written about in countless books and magazines over the years and from visiting the store or dealing with them over the phone or online, you can tell why.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 16, 2009

What goes around comes around… Dawn Rocky Bourg said: Jun 11, 09 at 2:02 pm Yamini, I appreciate your inquiry but the most basic tenet of valuable customer service and basic human interaction was irreparably violated before the service rep answered the phone. Deception is simply a three syllable word for lie.

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Service Untitled

JUNE 24, 2010

and after a quick email exchange, John was nice enough to agree to an interview. Here’s the interview with John. Additionally, we have a knowledgeable crew of product specialists that answer end user’s questions via phone or e-mail, and advise our customers on the best product to use or how to set up their products.

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