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Customer Service Associate

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1. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an angry customer.


Overview

This question gives you an opportunity to see how the customer service associate candidate responds to difficult situations. You'll learn how he or she handles stress, and you'll be able to see how he or she deals with a difficult customer. You'll also learn how the candidate would handle a situation in which he or she was not able to provide a solution.

Interview Expectations

Ability to remain calm and professional
Ability to remain friendly and respectful
Ability to explain policies and procedures,

Sample Answer

I had a customer who was upset because of a delay in delivery. I apologized for the delay and explained that the product was on backorder. I offered a discount on the product and assured him that I would contact him as soon as it arrived.