Apology statements
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| Customer service is something we at O2 take extremely seriously as we feel this is how we set ourselves apart from the competition. |
| We take it very seriously if someone is letting us down on this front and are grateful to be informed if this is the case. |
| I can assure you that we always give our customers the best options for their accounts. |
| If it had been possible for us to offer this service, we would have offered this as an option. |
| I'm sorry if you feel that the service you've received hasn't been to your satisfaction. |
| I'm sorry for any inconvenience that may have been caused and I appreciate your patience with this matter. |
| Our advisors should be more than happy to help any customer regardless of how many times they have been to the store. |
| This attitude is entirely unacceptable. |
| Please accept our sincere apologies for not meeting your expectations of acceptable customer service levels. |
| As I said we aspire to help our customers in every possible manner whenever they contact us for help. |
| The level of service you received isn't the service we want our customers to receive. |
| We continue to be committed to providing you and all of our customers with the highest standards of service. |
| Thank you for taking time out to tell us that you like our new website. |
| We recognise that this hasn't been a brilliant experience and apologise for the obvious frustration. |
| We're doing everything we can to resolve the situation as soon as possible. |
| We need feedback such as yours to help us identify any area of our service, which our customers feel is in need of review. |
| Changes are then made on a regular basis, which reflect what our customers are telling us. Your feedback will be forwarded to the concerned authorities and appropriate measures will be taken. |
| We value you as a customer and we try to provide the best possible service to our customers. |
| I admire your patience and understanding. |
| I hope you'll understand my compulsion. |
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
APOLOGY STATEMENTS
CHAT 12
A
Netflix spokesperson confirmed to The Huffington Post that this
incredible, "Star Trek"-laden back-and-forth between a subscriber and a
customer service representative is indeed real.
Agent: Thank yo
u for choosing, Rocket Speed Internet. My name is TAYLOR. How can I make you a Very Satisfied Customer today?!
Agent: Thank yo
HHCustomer: I
was speaking a while ago with Jerry, and he says that my modem is
malfffjjglunctioning. Unfortunately, I'm a retired teacher, and I can't
really afford paying for a new modem. So, I would rather just cancel my
Internet Service, and try my luck with a different Internet Service
Provider!
AgHHHHent: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about that Ma'm. Don't worry, I'm here to help you out. Let me see what I could do for you, let's start first by verifying your account number, is that OK with you?!
Customer: I already gave my number to the previous agent, but, here it is again, for the nth time. 860-995-****, my name is Deborah Brown.
Agent: Thank you Ms. Brown, so, that is 860-995-****, is that correct?
CustomeHHr: Yes. And, if you will ask, that's also my call back number.
Agent: May I please verify the last four number of your Social Security Number?
Customer: It is ****.
Agent: Got it, thanks! I believe that you've been with Rocket Speed Internet for quite a while now. And, honestly, we don't really wanna lose customers just because of a bad modem. Here's how I can help you...
Customer: You see, If you check your records, I've been actually calling you almost every other day for the past few weeks. You guys, just wasted my time, and I can't believe that I'm still with you folks!
Agent: Deborah, I understand your situation, and I would feel the same way if I'm in your situation. So, please, calm down, and stop yelling at me. Let me tell you what I could do for you, OK? Just give me a minute...
Customer: I'm so sorry, I'm not really taking it on you, and am not trying to be a difficult customer. It's just that I've had so much stress, more than I can actually imagine. But, please, go on.
Agent: OK, here's what I could offer you. Since, you've been with Rocket Speed Internet for more than 5 years now. I'm gonna get you a free modem, with Wireless capability, absolutely, free of charge! And, I'll place the order now, for an overnight shipping. So, that means, you'll get the free modem by tomorrow.
Customer: Wow, that's actually great! Thank you so much!
Agent: And, also, I'll sign you up for a FREE 6-month trial Speed Upgrade. So, from your old package, instead of getting max of 3 Mbps, you should now get 6 Mbps of speed. After 6 months, you could still have it for an additional 5$ a month, or, if you are not satisfied, you could just simply downgrade your plan, back to the old package.
Customer: That's actually a pretty good deal. I can't ask for more. I guess, I'll be staying with you guys for a very long time, and I would be glad to recommend you to all of my friends!
Agent: Well, I'm so glad to here it from you. Do you have a pen and paper, so you can write down your order number?
Customer: Ok, I have it.
Agent: Your Free Modem Replacement Order Number is FX893-7873. You'll get this modem tomorrow. For the setup, if you can't follow the setup instructions on the manual. We have our 24/7 Technical Support hotline who can help you setup your new modem. So, would there be anything else that I could assist you with?
Customer: I'm speechless, Taylor, all I can say now is THANK YOU!
Agent: You're very much welcome, Ms. Brown. I hope I was able to make you a very satisfied customer!
Customer: Yes, Taylor, you did, sweetie! Goodbye!
Agent: Thanks Ms. Brown, and Again, my name is TAYLOR, Thank you for choosing Rocket Speed Internet! Enjoy the rest of your day!
Agent: Thanks again, Good bye!
AgHHHHent: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about that Ma'm. Don't worry, I'm here to help you out. Let me see what I could do for you, let's start first by verifying your account number, is that OK with you?!
Customer: I already gave my number to the previous agent, but, here it is again, for the nth time. 860-995-****, my name is Deborah Brown.
Agent: Thank you Ms. Brown, so, that is 860-995-****, is that correct?
CustomeHHr: Yes. And, if you will ask, that's also my call back number.
Agent: May I please verify the last four number of your Social Security Number?
Customer: It is ****.
Agent: Got it, thanks! I believe that you've been with Rocket Speed Internet for quite a while now. And, honestly, we don't really wanna lose customers just because of a bad modem. Here's how I can help you...
Customer: You see, If you check your records, I've been actually calling you almost every other day for the past few weeks. You guys, just wasted my time, and I can't believe that I'm still with you folks!
Agent: Deborah, I understand your situation, and I would feel the same way if I'm in your situation. So, please, calm down, and stop yelling at me. Let me tell you what I could do for you, OK? Just give me a minute...
Customer: I'm so sorry, I'm not really taking it on you, and am not trying to be a difficult customer. It's just that I've had so much stress, more than I can actually imagine. But, please, go on.
Agent: OK, here's what I could offer you. Since, you've been with Rocket Speed Internet for more than 5 years now. I'm gonna get you a free modem, with Wireless capability, absolutely, free of charge! And, I'll place the order now, for an overnight shipping. So, that means, you'll get the free modem by tomorrow.
Customer: Wow, that's actually great! Thank you so much!
Agent: And, also, I'll sign you up for a FREE 6-month trial Speed Upgrade. So, from your old package, instead of getting max of 3 Mbps, you should now get 6 Mbps of speed. After 6 months, you could still have it for an additional 5$ a month, or, if you are not satisfied, you could just simply downgrade your plan, back to the old package.
Customer: That's actually a pretty good deal. I can't ask for more. I guess, I'll be staying with you guys for a very long time, and I would be glad to recommend you to all of my friends!
Agent: Well, I'm so glad to here it from you. Do you have a pen and paper, so you can write down your order number?
Customer: Ok, I have it.
Agent: Your Free Modem Replacement Order Number is FX893-7873. You'll get this modem tomorrow. For the setup, if you can't follow the setup instructions on the manual. We have our 24/7 Technical Support hotline who can help you setup your new modem. So, would there be anything else that I could assist you with?
Customer: I'm speechless, Taylor, all I can say now is THANK YOU!
Agent: You're very much welcome, Ms. Brown. I hope I was able to make you a very satisfied customer!
Customer: Yes, Taylor, you did, sweetie! Goodbye!
Agent: Thanks Ms. Brown, and Again, my name is TAYLOR, Thank you for choosing Rocket Speed Internet! Enjoy the rest of your day!
Agent: Thanks again, Good bye!
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE 2 - CREDIT CARD CUSTOMER CARE
Situation: A customer is calling in to report a stolen card.
Customer's Profile: Male, 30-35 years old, nervous.
Goal: Freeze the Stolen Card Account Number, apologize and give assurance.
Agent: Thank you for calling Bank of Wealth. My name is Sydney. How can I assist you today?
Customer: I want to report a stolen card. I got drunk, and had lost my wallet last night.
Agent: Oh,
I'm so sorry to hear about that, don't worry, we're gonna make sure
that we freeze your account, so no one can use your Credit Card, ok?
Customer: Thanks, I hope no one have tried using it.
Agent: Don't
worry, we are gonna be alerted right away by our System, if there are
any invalid pin attempts on your card. For security purposes, let me
just verify your account first, ok?
Customer: Sure, go ahead. What do you wanna ask?
Agent: I need to verify your First and Last Name?
Customer: My name is Park Jae-Sang, but, you can call me "PSY!"
Agent: Thanks,
PSY! Wait, Is it just a coincidence that your name is just like the one
who created the world famous, "Oppa Gangnam Style"!?
Customer: I'm sorry, that wasn't me. But, since that song became very popular, my friends are now calling me PSY.
Agent: You
got me there! Well, I'm sorry, just had to ask that, since, I really
love dancing while I'm playing it every morning! But, going back on your
card, let me also ask you for your Mother's Maiden Name?
Customer: That's alright, Sydney! It is Wan.
Agent: How about the last four numbers of your Social Security Number?
Customer: It is ****.
Agent: Last, but not the least, may I please verify your complete Billing Address?
Customer: I live in 67489, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210.
Agent: Thank
you so much for all of the information. I'm now processing the request
to freeze your account. Please, grab a pen and paper. Thank you!
Customer: I have it, go ahead!
Agent: As
of September 26, 2013 at 5PM Pacific Time, your Credit Card Account is
now frozen. You'll get your Card Replacement within the next 3-5
Business Days, Free of Charge. Your Confirmation Number is 787-909-SPNC
Customer: I got it, thanks a bunch, Sydney! You're such a big help!
Agent: You're very much welcome! Is there anything else that I could help you with?
Customer: I guess, that would be all for today. Thanks again! Bye!
Agent: You're welcome! And, again, my name is Sydney! Thank you for calling Bank of Wealth! Good bye!
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE 2 - EMERGENCY HOTLINE
Situation: The caller heard some gun shots, and saw people running from his neighbor's house.
Caller's Profile: Female, 20-25 years old, nervous.
Goal: Get all the important information from the caller. Keep the Caller on the line while the authorities try to reach the location.
Agent: 117, what's your Emergency?
Caller: Oh my God.... I heard gun shots from my neighbor's house, and saw 3 Hispanic male running from their backdoor... *Screaming*
Agent: Ma'm,
please, calm down, OK If you scream, I won't be able to understand
what you are saying, this is very important so we can alert the
authorities right away.
Caller: Ok.. ok... I'm sorry...
Agent: Thank
you, you are doing a great job! You said, you heard multiple gunshots,
and 3 male running from your neighbor's house, is that right?
Caller: Yes, they are already gone in the dark. I saw 3 Hispanic male running down the street.
Agent: Don't worry, I'm reporting it as we speak Ma'm, are you alone in your house?
Caller: Yes, that's why I'm shaking. I don't have a gun with me, even my dog is terrified as well!
Agent: And, what is your Name and Street Address?
Caller: My name is Sharon Davis, we are at 9657 Caminito Chollas, Sandiego, California.
Agent: Thank
you, got it. Make sure that all doors are locked, and stay with me on
the phone, OK I already alerted the authorities, and they are now on
their way!
Caller: Thank God...
Agent: At what time it happened?
Caller: It was just 5 or may be 10 minutes ago... Where are the police?
Agent: Ma'm, they are now on their way!
Caller: Wait, I'm hearing some sirens.
Agent: That must be the Police, don't open your doors yet, stay with me, OK?
Caller: Alright.. Oh my goodness, I'm still shaking!
Agent: OK, feel free to grab a glass of water, I'll wait right here.
Caller: Ma'm, are you still there?
Agent: Yep, I was just drinking.
Caller: Ma'm,
I got a call from the Sheriff's Dept, it was just some kids who are
doing some prank on their friend. The noise you heard are just
firecrackers. So, there's really nothing to worry now.
Agent: I almost had a heart attack, stupid kids!
Caller: Well, at least, no one got hurt. I hope you stay safe, OK?!
Agent: Alright, thanks for your help operator.
Caller: No problem, bye!
As
you could notice, I added a little dose of humor in some of the lines
above. Because, the reality is, it's not really all about apologizing
or empathizing. You also have to know when you can use power words, talk
about the weather, time, or even crack simple jokes it's actually a
good way to establish rapport with your callers. Aside from rehearsing
the Call Center Mock Calls Scripts Samples in-front of a mirror, you can
also videotape yourself, so, you can easily replay the video to see and
hear yourself. Practice makes perfect! Don't stop practicing, until you
sound very comfortable and natural. If you have comments or
suggestions, please, feel free to write it below. Don't also forget to
subscribe your e-mail to get the latest updates from this site! Thanks!
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE 2 - RETENTION / SERVICE CANCELLATION
Situation: A
customer is calling about her Internet Service. The Customer is very
upset because, Technical Support can't replace her modem. Her DSL
Modem/Router is already out of warranty. And, claims he can't afford
modem and he'll just change to a different Internet Service Provider.
Customer's Profile: Female, Age is 75 years old, and very irate.
Goal: Pacify the irate caller, and save the customer from cancelling her Internet Service.
Agent: Thank you for choosing, Rocket Speed Internet. My name is TAYLOR. How can I make you a Very Satisfied Customer today?!
Customer: I
was speaking a while ago with Jerry, and he says that my modem is
malfunctioning. Unfortunately, I'm a retired teacher, and I can't really
afford paying for a new modem. So, I would rather just cancel my
Internet Service, and try my luck with a different Internet Service
Provider!
Agent: Oh,
I'm so sorry to hear about that Ma'm. Don't worry, I'm here to help you
out. Let me see what I could do for you, let's start first by verifying
your account number, is that OK with you?!
Customer: I
already gave my number to the previous agent, but, here it is again,
for the nth time. 860-995-****, my name is Deborah Brown.
Agent: Thank you Ms. Brown, so, that is 860-995-****, is that correct?
Customer: Yes. And, if you will ask, that's also my call back number.
Agent: May I please verify the last four number of your Social Security Number?
Customer: It is ****.
Agent: Got
it, thanks! I believe that you've been with Rocket Speed Internet for
quite a while now. And, honestly, we don't really wanna lose customers
just because of a bad modem. Here's how I can help you...
Customer: You
see, If you check your records, I've been actually calling you almost
every other day for the past few weeks. You guys, just wasted my time,
and I can't believe that I'm still with you folks!
Agent: Deborah,
I understand your situation, and I would feel the same way if I'm in
your situation. So, please, calm down, and stop yelling at me. Let me
tell you what I could do for you, OK? Just give me a minute...
Customer: I'm
so sorry, I'm not really taking it on you, and am not trying to be a
difficult customer. It's just that I've had so much stress, more than I
can actually imagine. But, please, go on.
Agent: OK,
here's what I could offer you. Since, you've been with Rocket Speed
Internet for more than 5 years now. I'm gonna get you a free modem, with
Wireless capability, absolutely, free of charge! And, I'll place the
order now, for an overnight shipping. So, that means, you'll get the
free modem by tomorrow.
Customer: Wow, that's actually great! Thank you so much!
Agent: And,
also, I'll sign you up for a FREE 6-month trial Speed Upgrade. So, from
your old package, instead of getting max of 3 Mbps, you should now get 6
Mbps of speed. After 6 months, you could still have it for
an additional 5$ a month, or, if you are not satisfied, you could just
simply downgrade your plan, back to the old package.
Customer: That's
actually a pretty good deal. I can't ask for more. I guess, I'll be
staying with you guys for a very long time, and I would be glad to
recommend you to all of my friends!
Agent: Well, I'm so glad to here it from you. Do you have a pen and paper, so you can write down your order number?
Customer: Ok, I have it.
Agent: Your
Free Modem Replacement Order Number is FX893-7873. You'll get this
modem tomorrow. For the setup, if you can't follow the
setup instructions on the manual. We have our 24/7 Technical Support
hotline who can help you setup your new modem. So, would there be
anything else that I could assist you with?
Customer: I'm speechless, Taylor, all I can say now is THANK YOU!
Agent: You're very much welcome, Ms. Brown. I hope I was able to make you a very satisfied customer!
Customer: Yes, Taylor, you did, sweetie! Goodbye!
Agent: Thanks Ms. Brown, and Again, my name is TAYLOR, Thank you for choosing Rocket Speed Internet! Enjoy the rest of your day!
Agent: Thanks again, Good bye!
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE 2 - CREDIT CARD CUSTOMER CARE
Situation: A customer is calling in to report a stolen card.
Customer's Profile: Male, 30-35 years old, nervous.
Goal: Freeze the Stolen Card Account Number, apologize and give assurance.
Agent: Thank you for calling Bank of Wealth. My name is Sydney. How can I assist you today?
Customer: I want to report a stolen card. I got drunk, and had lost my wallet last night.
Agent: Oh,
I'm so sorry to hear about that, don't worry, we're gonna make sure
that we freeze your account, so no one can use your Credit Card, ok?
Customer: Thanks, I hope no one have tried using it.
Agent: Don't
worry, we are gonna be alerted right away by our System, if there are
any invalid pin attempts on your card. For security purposes, let me
just verify your account first, ok?
Customer: Sure, go ahead. What do you wanna ask?
Agent: I need to verify your First and Last Name?
Customer: My name is Park Jae-Sang, but, you can call me "PSY!"
Agent: Thanks,
PSY! Wait, Is it just a coincidence that your name is just like the one
who created the world famous, "Oppa Gangnam Style"!?
Customer: I'm sorry, that wasn't me. But, since that song became very popular, my friends are now calling me PSY.
Agent: You
got me there! Well, I'm sorry, just had to ask that, since, I really
love dancing while I'm playing it every morning! But, going back on your
card, let me also ask you for your Mother's Maiden Name?
Customer: That's alright, Sydney! It is Wan.
Agent: How about the last four numbers of your Social Security Number?
Customer: It is ****.
Agent: Last, but not the least, may I please verify your complete Billing Address?
Customer: I live in 67489, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210.
Agent: Thank
you so much for all of the information. I'm now processing the request
to freeze your account. Please, grab a pen and paper. Thank you!
Customer: I have it, go ahead!
Agent: As
of September 26, 2013 at 5PM Pacific Time, your Credit Card Account is
now frozen. You'll get your Card Replacement within the next 3-5
Business Days, Free of Charge. Your Confirmation Number is 787-909-SPNC
Customer: I got it, thanks a bunch, Sydney! You're such a big help!
Agent: You're very much welcome! Is there anything else that I could help you with?
Customer: I guess, that would be all for today. Thanks again! Bye!
Agent: You're welcome! And, again, my name is Sydney! Thank you for calling Bank of Wealth! Good bye!
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE 2 - EMERGENCY HOTLINE
Situation: The caller heard some gun shots, and saw people running from his neighbor's house.
Caller's Profile: Female, 20-25 years old, nervous.
Goal: Get all the important information from the caller. Keep the Caller on the line while the authorities try to reach the location.
Agent: 117, what's your Emergency?
Caller: Oh my God.... I heard gun shots from my neighbor's house, and saw 3 Hispanic male running from their backdoor... *Screaming*
Agent: Ma'm,
please, calm down, OK If you scream, I won't be able to understand
what you are saying, this is very important so we can alert the
authorities right away.
Caller: Ok.. ok... I'm sorry...
Agent: Thank
you, you are doing a great job! You said, you heard multiple gunshots,
and 3 male running from your neighbor's house, is that right?
Caller: Yes, they are already gone in the dark. I saw 3 Hispanic male running down the street.
Agent: Don't worry, I'm reporting it as we speak Ma'm, are you alone in your house?
Caller: Yes, that's why I'm shaking. I don't have a gun with me, even my dog is terrified as well!
Agent: And, what is your Name and Street Address?
Caller: My name is Sharon Davis, we are at 9657 Caminito Chollas, Sandiego, California.
Agent: Thank
you, got it. Make sure that all doors are locked, and stay with me on
the phone, OK I already alerted the authorities, and they are now on
their way!
Caller: Thank God...
Agent: At what time it happened?
Caller: It was just 5 or may be 10 minutes ago... Where are the police?
Agent: Ma'm, they are now on their way!
Caller: Wait, I'm hearing some sirens.
Agent: That must be the Police, don't open your doors yet, stay with me, OK?
Caller: Alright.. Oh my goodness, I'm still shaking!
Agent: OK, feel free to grab a glass of water, I'll wait right here.
Caller: Ma'm, are you still there?
Agent: Yep, I was just drinking.
Caller: Ma'm,
I got a call from the Sheriff's Dept, it was just some kids who are
doing some prank on their friend. The noise you heard are just
firecrackers. So, there's really nothing to worry now.
Agent: I almost had a heart attack, stupid kids!
Caller: Well, at least, no one got hurt. I hope you stay safe, OK?!
Agent: Alright, thanks for your help operator.
Caller: No problem, bye!
As
you could notice, I added a little dose of humor in some of the lines
above. Because, the reality is, it's not really all about apologizing
or empathizing. You also have to know when you can use power words, talk
about the weather, time, or even crack simple jokes it's actually a
good way to establish rapport with your callers. Aside from rehearsing
the Call Center Mock Calls Scripts Samples in-front of a mirror, you can
also videotape yourself, so, you can easily replay the video to see and
hear yourself. Practice makes perfect! Don't stop practicing, until you
sound very comfortable and natural. If you have comments or
suggestions, please, feel free to write it below. Don't also forget to
subscribe your e-mail to get the latest updates from this site! Thanks!
CHAT TRANSCRIPT 2
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE - TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Situation: A customer is calling about his Internet service. Has been out of service for more than a week.
Customer's Profile: Male, Age is 50-60yrs old, partially deaf and irate.
Goal: Pacify the irate caller, Resolve the issue of the customer and Establish rapport.
Agent: Thank you for Calling, Rocket Speed Internet. My name is JERRY, May I please have your Phone or Account Number?
Customer: I'm sorry, can you please, repeat yourself?
Agent: I'm sorry, can you hear me OK now? I was asking you, about your Phone or Account Number?
Customer: Well,
before I give you my account information, I just wanna let you know
that I'm really pissed. I can't access my email for almost a week now.
I'm paying you guys lots of money, and you can't even provide a decent
service. What's wrong with you people? YOUR SERVICE SUCKS!!!
Agent: I'm
really sorry for the inconvenience, I would probably feel the same way
if I'm in your situation. But, don't worry, I promise you that we'll get
your issue resolved. Let me get first your account number so we can check your account, would that be ok?!
Customer: Sure, my account number is 860-995-****
Agent: Got it, may I please verify the name on the account?
Customer: It's Robert W. Smith, I am the account holder.
Agent: Can we call you back at the same number, or do you have a better call back number?
Customer: I'm sorry, I'm having a hard time hearing, can you please, repeat yourself?
Agent: Sure, I was just asking you, if we can call you at the same number you gave me, or if you have a better call back number?
Customer: Yes, that's a good call back number.
Agent: Ok, based on our test results,
it shows here that you are not getting a DSL signal, that's why you
can't get online or check your email. We can actually fix this problem
over the phone, but, I will need to walk you through on some steps,
would that be ok?
Customer: I've gone through the steps, believe me, I've checked everything before calling you!
Agent: Oh, that's good then, but, can you at least, check for me which lights are lit up on your modem.
Customer: Fine! I have Power and Ethernet lights green on my modem. But, the 3rd light is flashing red, which is the DSL light. Are you happy now?
Agent: Thank
you for your patience! As you could notice, the DSL light is flashing
red on your modem. That means that you are not getting any dsl signal.
The good thing is, based on our initial test results here, we do not
have network problems or outages in your area. That means, we might be able to fix the problem over the phone!
Customer: Well, that's good then, I'll be a happy camper!
Agent: You
might have already checked on it. But, since we have the DSL light
flashing red on your modem, it's telling you right away that there could
be something wrong on the DSL line. It's the gray phone cord at the back part of the modem.
Customer: It's right behind my desk, do you want me to crawl down the floor again?
Agent: Well,
If I send someone out, and they find out that there's just a loose
phone cord, then, you will get charge for the dispatch. So, we want to
resolve the problem over the phone, so we could avoid dispatch charges.
It will also save your time, that's all we need to check.
Customer: Ok, but, this is the last step that I'll do. Don't hang up.
Agent: Don't worry, I won't hang up on you.
Customer: Oh
my goodness, the gray phone cord was just loose, let me plug that in...
Oh my, there's now a steady green light on the DSL light of the modem,
let me just try now the Internet!
Agent: Wow, that's good to know. Let's just see if you can now get online, before we hang up. Can you try one or two more websites?
Customer: Jerry, you are a miracle worker! Thank you so much! It got me now on my homepage and email!
Agent: No,
you did a great job, I was just giving you the steps! You did great
today! But, do you have anymore questions or other concerns?
Customer: I feel so stupid for calling you about this. But, I surely appreciate your time and patience!
Agent: You
are welcome. We are open 24 by 7 just in case that you'll need our help
again. And, again, my name is JERRY, we do value your business and
thank you for choosing Rocket Speed Internet. Have a blessed day!
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE - CUSTOMER SERVICE
Situation: A customer is calling about her account balance.
Customer's Profile: Female, Age is 25-30yrs old, calm.
Goal: Answer customers inquiry in a timely manner.
Agent: It's a good day today at Bank of Wealth, my name is Heather, How can I help you?
Customer: I would like to know my remaining money in my account.
Agent: I'll be glad to help you. May I please get your Bank Account number and the Name on the Account?
Customer: Sure, it's Tracy Q. Randall, account number is 805-7845-3895-061
Agent: Thank you, let me just check on it. Ok, can you please, verify the last four numbers of your social security ID?
Customer: It is ****.
Agent: You still have 84 thousand and 65 cents. Is there anything else that I could assist you with?
Customer: Yes, If I transfer it to my bank account in Lloyds of London, how long will it take?
Agent: If
we do the transaction over the phone or online, our team will still
contact you for verification prior sending your money to a different
bank. The whole process usually just takes 2-3 days.
Customer: Oh, I see, never mind, I'll just do it after the holidays. Thanks for your help, Heather!
Agent: You are very much welcome, Ms. Randall! You have a great day and Thank you for calling Bank of Wealth. Good Bye!
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE - SALES
Situation: A customer is calling in to order a Pizza.
Customer's Profile: Male, Age is 45 yrs old, in a hurry
Goal: Place the order and offer the customer to upgrade their orders.
Agent: This is Mike of Pizza Loco, what is your name and what would you like to order?!
Customer: This is John Perez, I want One Family size of Pepperoni and 2 Regular Supreme.
Agent: Thank you, so, that is One Pepperoni Family size, and Two Regular Supreme Pizza's. Is that right?
Customer: Yep, deliver it at 745 Farmers Road, Modesto, California...
Agent: Got it, would you like to add extra mozzarella cheese on top, that's just 5 bucks each.
Customer: Sure, I'll just pay it in cash once it's delivered.
Agent: Alright, it's gonna be right in front of your door, within 30mins. Thanks for calling, Pizza Loco! Have a great night
refrence-http://www.isp101.net/search/label/Call%20Center%20Career
CHAT TRANSCRIPT 1
else that I could assist you with?
Customer: I'm speechless, Taylor, all I can say now is THANK YOU!
Agent: You're very much welcome, Ms. Brown. I hope I was able to make you a very satisfied customer!
Customer: Yes, Taylor, you did, sweetie! Goodbye!
Agent: Thanks Ms. Brown, and Ag
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE 2 - RETENTION / SERVICE CANCELLATION
Situation: A
customer is calling about her Internet Service. The Customer is very
upset because, Technical Support can't replace her modem. Her DSL
Modem/Router is already out of warranty. And, claims he can't afford
modem and he'll just change to a different Internet Service Provider.
Customer's Profile: Female, Age is 75 years old, and very irate.
Goal: Pacify the irate caller, and save the customer from cancelling her Internet Service.
Agent: Thank you for choosing, Rocket Speed Internet. My name is TAYLOR. How can I make you a Very Satisfied Customer today?!
Customer: I
was speaking a while ago with Jerry, and he says that my modem is
malfunctioning. Unfortunately, I'm a retired teacher, and I can't really
afford paying for a new modem. So, I would rather just cancel my
Internet Service, and try my luck with a different Internet Service
Provider!
Agent: Oh,
I'm so sorry to hear about that Ma'm. Don't worry, I'm here to help you
out. Let me see what I could do for you, let's start first by verifying
your account number, is that OK with you?!
Customer: I
already gave my number to the previous agent, but, here it is again,
for the nth time. 860-995-****, my name is Deborah Brown.
Agent: Thank you Ms. Brown, so, that is 860-995-****, is that correct?
Customer: Yes. And, if you will ask, that's also my call back number.
Agent: May I please verify the last four number of your Social Security Number?
Customer: It is ****.
Agent: Got
it, thanks! I believe that you've been with Rocket Speed Internet for
quite a while now. And, honestly, we don't really wanna lose customers
just because of a bad modem. Here's how I can help you...
Customer: You
see, If you check your records, I've been actually calling you almost
every other day for the past few weeks. You guys, just wasted my time,
and I can't believe that I'm still with you folks!
Agent: Deborah,
I understand your situation, and I would feel the same way if I'm in
your situation. So, please, calm down, and stop yelling at me. Let me
tell you what I could do for you, OK? Just give me a minute...
Customer: I'm
so sorry, I'm not really taking it on you, and am not trying to be a
difficult customer. It's just that I've had so much stress, more than I
can actually imagine. But, please, go on.
Agent: OK,
here's what I could offer you. Since, you've been with Rocket Speed
Internet for more than 5 years now. I'm gonna get you a free modem, with
Wireless capability, absolutely, free of charge! And, I'll place the
order now, for an overnight shipping. So, that means, you'll get the
free modem by tomorrow.
Customer: Wow, that's actually great! Thank you so much!
Agent: And,
also, I'll sign you up for a FREE 6-month trial Speed Upgrade. So, from
your old package, instead of getting max of 3 Mbps, you should now get 6
Mbps of speed. After 6 months, you could still have it for
an additional 5$ a month, or, if you are not satisfied, you could just
simply downgrade your plan, back to the old package.
Customer: That's
actually a pretty good deal. I can't ask for more. I guess, I'll be
staying with you guys for a very long time, and I would be glad to
recommend you to all of my friends!
Agent: Well, I'm so glad to here it from you. Do you have a pen and paper, so you can write down your order number?
Customer: Ok, I have it.
Agent: Your
Free Modem Replacement Order Number is FX893-7873. You'll get this
modem tomorrow. For the setup, if you can't follow the
setup instructions on the manual. We have our 24/7 Technical Support
hotline who can help you setup your new modem. So, would there be
anything else that I could assist you with?
Customer: I'm speechless, Taylor, all I can say now is THANK YOU!
Agent: You're very much welcome, Ms. Brown. I hope I was able to make you a very satisfied customer!
Customer: Yes, Taylor, you did, sweetie! Goodbye!
Agent: Thanks Ms. Brown, and Again, my name is TAYLOR, Thank you for choosing Rocket Speed Internet! Enjoy the rest of your day!
Agent: Thanks again, Good bye!
CALL SCRIPT
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE - TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Situation: A customer is calling about his Internet service. Has been out of service for more than a week.
Customer's Profile: Male, Age is 50-60yrs old, partially deaf and irate.
Goal: Pacify the irate caller, Resolve the issue of the customer and Establish rapport.
Agent: Thank you for Calling, Rocket Speed Internet. My name is JERRY, May I please have your Phone or Account Number?
Customer: I'm sorry, can you please, repeat yourself?
Agent: I'm sorry, can you hear me OK now? I was asking you, about your Phone or Account Number?
Customer: Well,
before I give you my account information, I just wanna let you know
that I'm really pissed. I can't access my email for almost a week now.
I'm paying you guys lots of money, and you can't even provide a decent
service. What's wrong with you people? YOUR SERVICE SUCKS!!!
Agent: I'm
really sorry for the inconvenience, I would probably feel the same way
if I'm in your situation. But, don't worry, I promise you that we'll get
your issue resolved. Let me get first your account number so we can check your account, would that be ok?!
Customer: Sure, my account number is 860-995-****
Agent: Got it, may I please verify the name on the account?
Customer: It's Robert W. Smith, I am the account holder.
Agent: Can we call you back at the same number, or do you have a better call back number?
Customer: I'm sorry, I'm having a hard time hearing, can you please, repeat yourself?
Agent: Sure, I was just asking you, if we can call you at the same number you gave me, or if you have a better call back number?
Customer: Yes, that's a good call back number.
Agent: Ok, based on our test results,
it shows here that you are not getting a DSL signal, that's why you
can't get online or check your email. We can actually fix this problem
over the phone, but, I will need to walk you through on some steps,
would that be ok?
Customer: I've gone through the steps, believe me, I've checked everything before calling you!
Agent: Oh, that's good then, but, can you at least, check for me which lights are lit up on your modem.
Customer: Fine! I have Power and Ethernet lights green on my modem. But, the 3rd light is flashing red, which is the DSL light. Are you happy now?
Agent: Thank
you for your patience! As you could notice, the DSL light is flashing
red on your modem. That means that you are not getting any dsl signal.
The good thing is, based on our initial test results here, we do not
have network problems or outages in your area. That means, we might be able to fix the problem over the phone!
Customer: Well, that's good then, I'll be a happy camper!
Agent: You
might have already checked on it. But, since we have the DSL light
flashing red on your modem, it's telling you right away that there could
be something wrong on the DSL line. It's the gray phone cord at the back part of the modem.
Customer: It's right behind my desk, do you want me to crawl down the floor again?
Agent: Well,
If I send someone out, and they find out that there's just a loose
phone cord, then, you will get charge for the dispatch. So, we want to
resolve the problem over the phone, so we could avoid dispatch charges.
It will also save your time, that's all we need to check.
Customer: Ok, but, this is the last step that I'll do. Don't hang up.
Agent: Don't worry, I won't hang up on you.
Customer: Oh
my goodness, the gray phone cord was just loose, let me plug that in...
Oh my, there's now a steady green light on the DSL light of the modem,
let me just try now the Internet!
Agent: Wow, that's good to know. Let's just see if you can now get online, before we hang up. Can you try one or two more websites?
Customer: Jerry, you are a miracle worker! Thank you so much! It got me now on my homepage and email!
Agent: No,
you did a great job, I was just giving you the steps! You did great
today! But, do you have anymore questions or other concerns?
Customer: I feel so stupid for calling you about this. But, I surely appreciate your time and patience!
Agent: You
are welcome. We are open 24 by 7 just in case that you'll need our help
again. And, again, my name is JERRY, we do value your business and
thank you for choosing Rocket Speed Internet. Have a blessed day!
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE - CUSTOMER SERVICE
Situation: A customer is calling about her account balance.
Customer's Profile: Female, Age is 25-30yrs old, calm.
Goal: Answer customers inquiry in a timely manner.
Agent: It's a good day today at Bank of Wealth, my name is Heather, How can I help you?
Customer: I would like to know my remaining money in my account.
Agent: I'll be glad to help you. May I please get your Bank Account number and the Name on the Account?
Customer: Sure, it's Tracy Q. Randall, account number is 805-7845-3895-061
Agent: Thank you, let me just check on it. Ok, can you please, verify the last four numbers of your social security ID?
Customer: It is ****.
Agent: You still have 84 thousand and 65 cents. Is there anything else that I could assist you with?
Customer: Yes, If I transfer it to my bank account in Lloyds of London, how long will it take?
Agent: If
we do the transaction over the phone or online, our team will still
contact you for verification prior sending your money to a different
bank. The whole process usually just takes 2-3 days.
Customer: Oh, I see, never mind, I'll just do it after the holidays. Thanks for your help, Heather!
Agent: You are very much welcome, Ms. Randall! You have a great day and Thank you for calling Bank of Wealth. Good Bye!
CALL CENTER MOCK CALLS SCRIPT SAMPLE - SALES
Situation: A customer is calling in to order a Pizza.
Customer's Profile: Male, Age is 45 yrs old, in a hurry
Goal: Place the order and offer the customer to upgrade their orders.
Agent: This is Mike of Pizza Loco, what is your name and what would you like to order?!
Customer: This is John Perez, I want One Family size of Pepperoni and 2 Regular Supreme.
Agent: Thank you, so, that is One Pepperoni Family size, and Two Regular Supreme Pizza's. Is that right?
Customer: Yep, deliver it at 745 Farmers Road, Modesto, California...
Agent: Got it, would you like to add extra mozzarella cheese on top, that's just 5 bucks each.
Customer: Sure, I'll just pay it in cash once it's delivered.
Agent: Alright, it's gonna be right in front of your door, within 30mins. Thanks for calling, Pizza Loco! Have a great night
refrence-http://www.isp101.net/search/label/Call%20Center%20Career
AN OVERVIEW OF THE BPO INDUSTRY – 1
BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
ABOUT BPO
BPO
stands for Business Process Outsourcing. There is a common
misconception that B.P.O. and call centers, mean one and the same.
A
call centre is a remote location in India wherein calls made by
customers abroad are routed to India by means of telecommunication
equipments. This call is answered by call centre agents who are trained
to speak in an accent which the customer can understand. This accent is
commonly referred to as Neutral Accent
Coming
to the term Business Process Outsourcing, let us understand the term in
a simple way by breaking it up. There is a business. Each business has
got a process. A process means a specific way or method of doing a job.
Those jobs which are routine in nature, are given to countries outside
India, to save money by way of salaries.
OVERVIEW OF VARIOUS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BPO INDUSTRY
- Voice Process (Inbound and Outbound)
- Semi Voice Process or Back Office Support
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Billing
- Data Entry
- E-Mail Support
- Knowledge Process Outsourcing
- Recruitment Process Outsourcing
- Education Process Outsourcing
- Legal Process Outsourcing
- Technical Writing
- Content Writing
- Web Designing
ABOUT NASSCOM
NASSCOM stands for National Association of Software and Servicing Companies
It regulates the functioning of the IT and ITES industry
IT means Information Technology which includes software programming and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
ITES stands for Information Technology Enabled Services, which includes, BPO, KPO, RPO, EPO and LPO
WEBSITE: http://www.nasscom.org/
ABOUT CALL CENTERS
A
call center is a set up in India, wherein calls which are routine in
nature made by foreign customers are routed to India and answered by
agents who are trained to speak in an accent, which a person from the
other country can understand. The basic reason for outsourcing these
routine jobs was to save money on salaries and infrastructure. There are
two basic functions which any call center performs:
INBOUND (Taking incoming calls)
Incoming
calls means calls made by the customer to the call centre agent which
is customer service. Just to give an example, a person banking with CITI
BANK in the U.S. would call to know the balance in his account or a
customer may call up the customer service to know whether his bank
charges have been reversed.
OUTBOUND (Making outgoing calls)
Out
going calls focus on selling a product or service. In this type of
calling, the dialer will automatically dial numbers of customers at
random from the database and the call centre executive will sell a
product or service to the customer. If a bank has come out with new
products, the call centre agent can call up the existing customers of
the bank and try to promote the new service. This process is called as
cross selling.
TYPES OF CALL CENTERS
Call Centers can be classified in two major categories:
DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
DOMESTIC CALL CENTERS
Domestic call centers handle sales and customer service only for Indian companies.
DOMESTIC CALL CENTERS IN INDIA
- Reliance Mobile
- Airtel
- Idea
- Vodafone
- ABN-ABRO Bank
- ICICI Bank
INTERNATIONAL CALL CENTERS
International call centers handle sales and customer service for foreign clients.
Both Domestic and International call centers can be classified into two major categories:
CAPTIVE B.P.O AND THIRD PARTY B.P.O
CAPTIVE BPO
In
the case of a Captive BPO, the parent company will set up a dedicated
call centre for servicing its own clients. The objective of setting up a
captive B.P.O is to ensure that customers get excellent and quality
service within the least possible time.
EXAMPLES OF CAPTIVE B.P.O IN INDIA
- H.S.B.C (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation)
- CITIBANK
- PRUDENTIAL (Leading player in the insurance segment in U.K.)
THIRD PARTY BPO
Under
this, you have one B.P.O. or one company handling many accounts or
processes. To take an example, one B.P.O. say HCL, could handle 6
processes, of which 3 processes could be from U.K., 2 processes from
U.S. and one process from Australia. These processes can again be either
inbound or outbound or a combination of both.
All third party BPO’s are rated each year by NASSCOM on the basis of set parameters.
EXAMPLES OF THIRD PARTY B.P.O
- WNS Global Services
- Genpact
- Allsec Technologies
- Accenture
- HCL B.P.O. (HCL Chennai)
HIERARCHY IN A CALL CENTER
VERTICAL GROWTH
- SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER ( Responsible for all the processes )
- OPERATIONS MANAGER ( Fully responsible for one process )
- TEAM LEADER ( Responsible for his team performance which normally consists of 15 call centre agents and 2 team coaches )
- SENIOR CALL CNTR EXECUTIVE \ TEAM COACH ( Takes calls and also helps new recruits in handling calls )
- CALL CENTER EXECUTIVE ( Makes or receives calls )
HORIZONTAL GROWTH
We
had a look at the vertical growth pattern. Now let us have a look at
the horizontal growth opportunities that a call centre agent can choose
from depending on his skills and performance.
RECRUITMENT: Short listing resumes by identifying the right profile and conducting the selection rounds
TRAINING: Product Training, Process Training, Soft Skills and Voice and Accent
HUMAN
POTENTIAL MANAGEMENT: Planning career growth of employees. All BPO’s
have a high attrition rate. This function has to ensure that it provides
growth opportunities and various career options. They come out with
various policies which are normally referred to as HR interventions to
keep the employee happy.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT: To prevent exploitation of an employee
SALES: Generating new business for the company
HOUSE KEEPING: Maintenance & upkeep of the company premise
FINANCE:
Managing the funds of the company and also looking at various options
to raise money for the company wherein the cost of funds is low
ACCOUNTS:
Maintaining day to day cash transactions, preparing bank reconciliation
statements and preparing the yearly balance sheet and file income tax
returns. Preparing monthly salary statements and ensuring that all
statutory payments are made and records are in order
ADVANTAGES OF THE BPO INDUSTRY
Provides employment opportunities to large number of people
Good salary levels ensure better standard of living
Employees hone their skills to be an excellent oral communicator and a powerful listener
Ongoing training programs help employees to add on to their skill set and thereby become better professionals
All
the BPO in the top rung, sponsor employees for professional programs.
This not only helps employees to acquire a professional qualification,
but also opens up new career options within the B.P.O. industry
Call
center provide employees with a world class working environment,
coupled with fantastic perks and incentives which motivate employees to
give their best
The
call center industry gives the employee, a chance to work across
multiple functions. For example, an employee who performs well as an
agent gets a chance to grow horizontally or vertically
Employees also get a chance to gain international work experience
Employees
have to make internal adjustments since they have to work in teams.
Moreover in the B.P.O industry the whole team has to work hand in glove
with each other. Any misunderstanding will severely affect the whole
team and they also stand the danger of losing their job. Over a period
of time, all employees become excellent team players.
PRESENT SCENARIO OF THE BPO INDUSTRY
There
is no doubt that the outsourcing business has come to stay in India.
The advantage that India provides the foreign clients is the
availability of a good English speaking population, who are well
educated and ambitious, coupled with the savings that foreign clients
make with respect to salaries and infrastructure.
Another
unmatched advantage is the average age of the work force in India,
which is just 30 years, as compared with any other country in the world,
where the average age varies between 45 and 50 years. Since the B.P.O
industry requires a very young crowd this huge advantage cannot be
matched by any country in the world.
Earlier
only routine jobs were outsourced to India. This scenario has totally
changed. Apart from routine jobs, high end jobs are also outsourced,
which has paved the way for functions like KPO, RPO, Technical writing
and so on.
Over
the last few years there have been a few stray cases of frauds taking
place within the BPO industry. This is not a serious problem as
portrayed by the fourth estate. Such frauds are very common in countries
like US and UK, where BPO employ lakhs of people. But in India, the
kind of hype the media generates, show these happenings to have damaging
consequences on the BPO industry.
To
tackle the problem of frauds, NASSCOM has taken the initiative to come
up with a cyber law which punishes any employee who resorts to unethical
practices. As part of the ongoing process, NASSCOM is taking it on
priority to make the security systems as fool proof as possible.
Another
initiative is the appointment of verification agencies to ensure that
the information given by the candidate in his resume is authentic.
An
All India Ranking System known as NAC (Nasscom Assessment of
Competence) is on the cards for all candidates who want to be a part of
this industry, thereby ensuring quality manpower and reducing the
recruitment time of HR personnel and thereby help them focus on critical
issues. The NAC test is online and tests the candidate on all skills
required for a call centre executive, which is an entry level position.
The NAC test will be mandatory for all BPO aspirants in the near future.
Though
countries like China, Vietnam and Philippines are gearing up to get a
chunk of the business, there is absolutely no doubt whatsoever, that
India will continue to be the most preferred destination. Even though
the wages in countries like China and Philippines are low as compared
with India, still the availability of a young work force makes India the
preferred choice.
Initially
the B.P.O. industry was looked down upon by people from other
industries. But gradually with the passage of time and the emergence of
new areas like K.P.O , R.P.O, E.P.O, Content Writing, Technical Writing
and so on, which requires highly qualified and experienced personnel
with professional qualifications and specialized skill, professionals
have started looking at the B.P.O. industry seriously, as a long term
career option.
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