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Call center agents are actually ambassadors of the brands that they work for. They are familiar with the products or services that they represent to the customers. They have to show genuine interest in customer's queries. They can not show anger or frustration. So, first thing first, to be a successful call center agent one has to be a good actor also.    

 

Broadly, the characteristics of a successful call-center agent are:

• Prior call-center experience
• Resourcefulness
• Hospitality training or background
• The ability to listen
• Bilingual skills
• A pleasant voice
• The ability to think and make decisions on the fly
• A self-starter mentality
• An outgoing personality
• Adaptability
• A sense of responsibility
• Discipline

Read: How attrition rate drives call center to review HR strategies?

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