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Help desk staff provide essential support to a business customers. They may answer customers enquiries, provide the information required to solve customers problems, and deal with complaints.
Formal qualifications are not usually required for customer service jobs. However, many employers look for evidence of basic skills. Previous experience of working in a customer facing role may also be helpful. Candidates with A levels or equivalent qualifications may find it easier to progress into higher-level customer service roles.
Training and Qualifications
All help desk employees receive on-the-job training and supervision from experienced staff. Employees may also be able to study for BTEC qualifications or NVQs in Customer Service.
To work in help desk roles, excellent communication skills are required. Employers also seek politeness, confidence, patience and good problem solving skills in prospective employees.
Help desk staff work in a range of employment sectors, including computing, retail, manufacturing, travel and tourism, banking and insurance. Full-time and part-time job opportunities for customer service staff can be found throughout the UK. Vacancies tend to be advertised in newspapers and through recruitment agencies.
Newly appointed customer services assistants may receive around £12,000 a year. With experience, customer service assistants may go on to earn between £15,000 and £25,000 as entry-level customer service managers.