Qantas Airways Customer Service Agent Interview Questions & Answers
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1. At Qantas Airways, you would be expected to come to work each shift in uniform and neatly groomed. Would you have any issues in doing this?
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Appearance to customers is extremely important at Qantas Airways, and your interviewer will be looking to hear that you will take pride in your appearance by being neatly groomed and in uniform for work each day. Prior to your interview, try to research the particular image standards that the airline you are interviewing with has, and be able to speak about the standards and your compliance during the interview.
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"I would not have any issues with the dress policies that you have in place for your staff. I really love the uniforms that are required for the job and would take a lot of pride in wearing it each day. I am aware of other accessory and grooming policies that your airline has. I do have a tattoo on my upper arm that would never be exposed, and I always keep my hair neatly styled and cut on a regular basis."
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2. Have you ever had a job where you provided service over the phone? What key skills from that experience would you bring to this role?
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As a Customer Service Agent at Qantas Airways, you will be expected to provide great service, accurate information, and resolve issues for potential customers over the phone. To understand your ability to effectively handle this aspect of the job, your interviewer is posing this question to you. If you do have past experience in working a phone line, talk about that experience and the skills you used to provide great service. Most importantly, be sure to talk about the things you learned in that job that you will be able to use in this role as a Customer Service Agent. As you answer, try to focus on the things you did over the phone to provide the best service possible to prove your worth in this role with Qantas Airways.
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"I've had two jobs where I did a lot of work with customers over the phone. In high school, I worked for a food chain and took customer orders over the phone. In my current job, I work the phone lines for incoming service calls. In each of those roles, the key to my success was mastering the business and the products that I worked with. With the pizza chain, it was knowing our entire menu off the top of my head and knowing the hot specials each day. In my current role, I know our entire product catalog and services our technicians provide to be able to help diagnose customer issues. While the knowledge was a priority, my friendly attitude and willingness to serve others took over and helped me be very successful in both of these roles; I look forward to bringing those skills to the team here."
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3. If you were on the phone with a customer that was demanding that you match the ticket pricing of a competitor airline, how would you handle that situation?
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To gauge how you think on your feet while providing great customer service, your interviewer is posing this tricky scenario to you. As you talk about maintaining your composure and talking to them in a friendly yet professional tone, make sure you talk about the need to refer to Qantas Airways policies regarding this situation. While it isn't important to know the actual policies of Qantas Airways, it is important that you point out to your interviewer that you would be aware of the policy if you were hired as their next Customer Service Agent, and that you would clearly communicate that policy to the customer. If you have been in a similar type of customer service situation in the past, don't hesitate to talk about how you handled that situation, as well.
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"If confronted with this situation on the job, I would be very cordial to the customer and explain the Qantas Airways' policy on competitor price matching. If the policy allowed, I would let the customer know that I would be happy to oblige their request. If policy didn't allow this, I would explain this to the customer and let them know why we have the policy in place. This would also be a great time to point out the benefits of flying with our airline so the customer knows that they are getting the best bang for their buck."
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4. If hired as our next Customer Service Agent at Qantas Airways, you would be expected to train diligently on our software programs during your orientation process so you can hit the ground running. How would you rate your ability to do this?
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Because almost every aspect of the business at Qantas Airways, from flight scheduling, passenger ticketing, and aircraft maintenance, is housed within one of different software systems, you will be expected to pick up and run with any program that you train on and will use if hired as their next Customer Service Agent. As you look to rate your ability as excellent to your interviewer, prove it by talking about all of the different programs you have worked on during your career and what your specific roles were on them. To really sell your ability to hit the ground running if hired for this position, talk to your interviewer about your plan to learn and master whatever programs are required for this role.
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"I consider myself to have excellent computer skills because of both my work history and my own personal use of many different programs. I am proficient in the entire Microsoft Office suite and am a go-to for colleagues on anything in Excel and PowerPoint. I also have a lot of experience in different point-of-sale programs and the Sage CRM program. In my current role, I trained myself on the current point-of-sale program that I use and now train new staff on it, as well. If hired for this role, I would make mastering the systems I would be working in a top priority upon starting. I would soak in all in-person training and any online module training that I would be put through during my orientation. I would ask a lot of questions of my new colleagues to help me better understand how the program works from a big picture standpoint, as well."
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5. Have you had any cash handling experience during your career at any point, as it would relate to customer transactions?
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If you were to be hired as the next Customer Service Agent at Qantas Airways, you would be receiving payment from passengers for flight tickets. Payment from customers definitely could be in person at the airport, so having experience here is a plus. If you have any sort of cashier or other cash handling experience, be sure to let your interviewer know what that job entailed in this regard. If you don't have direct experience, try to study the important aspects of cashier-type duties to be able to speak to your ability to handle this part of the job.
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"I worked as a cashier for a large grocery store chain during my final year of high school and while I earned my associate degree. Cashier duties require a strict attention to detail when accepting cash transactions and counting change back to customers. I also was trained to follow guidelines when accepting written checks and testing large bills for counterfeiting. A lot of transactions were also handled by credit or debit cards, and I had to help customers work the self service pad for transactions. At the end of each shift, I was responsible for balancing the cash and checks in my till against the transaction registered. During my three years on the job, I never had an issue with an imbalance at the end of a shift."
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6. How would you describe your communication style?
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While there are many directions you can take your answer to this question, it is important to know that your interviewer will not just be looking to hear how you communicate with others. They will also be looking to hear about your own personal self awareness and that you are familiar with your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to communication and how this will impact your ability to provide great customer service at Qantas Airways. Because you will be working face to face with both customers of the airline and staff as well, your interviewer wants to know that you are comfortable in your own shoes when it comes to communication on the job. Prior to your interview, make sure to do some self reflecting to be able to accurately describe your communication style, why it works for this kind of job, and highlight one area where you think this job will help you become a better overall communicator.
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"I'm a person who always wears their heart on their sleeve and speaks what's on my mind at all times. When it comes to relating to customers on the job, this means to be upfront and honest in both positive and negative situations with customers, and I don't shy away from hard conversations, when needed. My colleagues have always appreciated my ability to speak my mind and not be withdrawn in the workplace. Over my career, I've learned how to not let my emotions get the best of me. In those moments, I've learned that I need to step back, take a deep breath, and assess the situation before I go any further."
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7. As our next Customer Service Agent, you will be expected to know many facets of our business. Have you ever held a role where knowing your business from back to front was necessary for your role?
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Airline Customer Service Agents are often the face of Qantas Airways to passengers. In this role, you will be expected to know all of the details on flight scheduling, ticketing, baggage policies, and many other areas of the business, so you can explain details to customers in your interactions with them. To get at your ability to be as knowledgeable as possible in this role, your interviewer is asking this question to see if you've had to do this in any previous roles you've held. As you answer this question, talk about the position you've held that required a vast knowledge base about the organization you worked for, and explain why having that knowledge was critical to the role. Make sure that you also reiterate to your interviewer that you are willing to learn and master every aspect necessary for this role.
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"In my current role, I work with customers over the phone and with those who come into our location in-person, and I'm most often the first face they see. To help them in the best and most efficient way possible, I know our entire product catalog off the top of my head and also know our entire sales and marketing teams to be able to direct customers to the right person, when necessary. When I was hired for my current job five years ago, I took it upon myself to familiarize myself and learn our products and staff in a short amount of time to be the expert representative of my organization and, if hired for this role, I would work hard from the start to gain this same level of expertise in this role."
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8. At times with Qantas Airways, you may be required to transport passengers via a shuttle van. Do you have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record?
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If your interviewer asks you any questions during your interview about having a clean driving record, driving a Qantas Airways vehicle will likely be part of the job. When you applied for the job and read the job description, this likely would have been listed as a requirement. This question calls for a pretty simple and honest response, where you confirm your license status and also talk about your driving record in an open and honest manner.
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"I do have a valid driver's license and have held mine without any restrictions since I was 17 years old. The only blemish on my record is a speeding ticket for going 10 miles per hour over the posted limit eight years ago, and I paid a small fine for this violation."
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9. Our Customer Service Agents help with ensuring that aircraft are prepared for flight inside the cabin. Do you have any cleaning and/or stocking experience during your career?
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As passengers come off of a flight that just landed and prior to the passengers boarding the aircraft for the next flight out, Qantas Airways staff quickly work to prepare the plane. During this preparation, Customer Service Agents are asked to help restock the food, beverage, and other items on the plane, and also do some light cleaning in the cabin of the plane. While your interviewer knows that you can likely handle this piece of the job, they're looking to hear if you do have any experience handling these types of duties during your past work. Be honest about the experience you have that relate to these two items. If you don't have direct experience with either of these duties, let your interviewer know that you are ready and willing to handle these tasks.
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"As you can see from my resume, I have very direct experience in the retail industry. In my work there, providing a clean atmosphere and well-stocked products was extremely important. As a cashier, I was responsible for making sure the the shelves were fully stocked around my register during my shift and I would do so at times when foot traffic at the registers was slow. At the end of each shift, I was required to sanitize and wipe down my register area and do any sweeping and mopping necessary. Without being asked, I also kept my register area clean throughout my shift to provide a safer area for my customers."
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10. Part of this role will entail escorting passengers to and from flights in a timely manner. What interpersonal skills do you have that will make you excel in this aspect of the job?
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Because you will be working face to face with Qantas Airways in many ways as a Customer Service Agent, your interviewer will definitely ask you some questions that will allow you to dig into your interpersonal and communication skills. As you answer any questions related to your interpersonal skills and working with customers, be sure to talk about your listening skills, verbal communication skills, positive attitude, and empathetic approach, as these are all of the necessary skills needed to provide the best service possible to customers when spending small amounts of time with them.
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"When I would be spending time with passenger at Qantas Airways, I would have a smile on my face and ask how their day is going and if I could do anything for them. I know it is important to try and relate to them in a very personable way to help make their day better. If I get a good vibe from them, I would continue to make conversation with them while also explaining anything I can about their upcoming departure. If I got the strong sense that they were in distress, I would switch into helper mode with them to try and put their mind at ease while flying with Qantas Airways."
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11. The staff at Qantas Airways is expected to withhold the highest standards of professionalism while on the job. What does being professional mean to you on the job?
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If you have ever flown commercially, you know that all staff of the airlines look the part and walk the part of being a true professional on the job. With this question, your interviewer will be looking to hear that you'll bring a professional attitude and demeanor to the Customer Service Agent job at Qantas Airways. As you respond to the question of what being a professional on the job means to you, it is important to understand that professionalism is defined as the level of excellence that is expected of a professional, and this definition directly applies to this role in the way that you handle yourself and your service to others while on the job.
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"I've always prided myself on being a true professional in any job that I've held during my career. For this job as a Customer Service Agent, that would mean coming to work each day well groomed and in uniform, well rested, and ready to go. From there, my professionalism would be on display by the way that I reflect the airline's core values of honesty, integrity, pride, and excellence in all that I do at Qantas Airways."
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12. What do you consider your greatest accomplishment during your career?
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With this question, it is important to know that your interviewer is likely looking to gain insight into what you consider important in your work and how you get things done while on the job. Prior to your interview with Qantas Airways, be sure to really think about what you truly believe is your greatest accomplishment during your career and make sure that it highlights some key qualities for this role as a Customer Service Agent. As you answer, speak with enthusiasm and detail to really sell your interviewer on your answer.
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"I consider my greatest accomplishment to be the time I helped lead a team of colleagues on a project to maximize our efficiency as a department. This came at the request of our department director, and she tasked me with being the lead on the project because of my knowledge and experience in the department. I took the time to evaluate the two to three others I would invite to the project team and selected them based on their performance within the department. I organized weekly meetings for us to meet, and we started with brainstorming ideas and then putting our ideas into action. In just three short months, we took a handful of proposals to our director that involved redistributing duties among our staff to be more streamlined in our work. If fortunate enough to join the Qantas Airways team, I would bring this same level of dedication and leadership to the customer service team."
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13. Talk about a time that you identified an area for improvement on the job in the past. How did you go about ensuring that changes were made, and why did you take this course of action?
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By posing this question to you, your interviewer is looking to hear that you are a forward thinker who will be looking for ways to improve the overall customer experience for passengers at Qantas Airways. As you reflect back upon your career, try to think of a time when you can demonstrate your ability to identify a problem, hypothesize a solution, and then set the wheels in motion to make the change a reality. As you answer, make sure to talk about the resources you used to help make the change.
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"In my current position, we were having a big issue in regard to customer wait times on our phone system around five years ago due to a new product line we were selling that was generating a ton of traffic. As one of the front line staff who was talking with customers after really long waiting times, it didn't take long to realize that customers were very upset. I knew that there were great options out there for automated phone systems to route customers to the correct person, but our management had been hesitant in the past to utilize a system like that. I made the decision to monitor our customer wait times and track the total number of complaints that we were getting for a week long period before approaching our management about the need for an upgraded phone system. After seeing the data, management was supportive of the idea, and I led a team of staff that demoed new systems in the coming months."
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14. Talk about a job where you had to multitask your duties each day. What did you do to stay organized and on task throughout the day?
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As a Customer Service Agent with Qantas Airways, no two work days are the same, and your ability to jump from duty to duty with ease will be essential for success in the role. One minute you can be working with customers on ticket transactions and the next minute you will be needed to contact customers who had a flight rescheduled, so your ability to stay organized is critical. Your interviewer will look to gain insight on your ability to multitask by having you share about a past job where you had to be an effective multitasker. As you prepare for your interview, think of a job that demonstrates the multitude of tasks you had to handle and allows you the opportunity to explain the methods and tools you used to make sure each task got done in a prioritized fashion.
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"Success in my last two jobs really showcased my ability to multitask. As a bartender, multitasking was handling a room full of people, remembering their orders, and keeping the bar stocked in short order. This job really helped me think on my feet and build a great short term memory when handling many requests at the same time. My current role in Customer Service finds me working with customers on processing their orders, checking shipping costs for them, and verifying current pricing on products. On top of each customer interaction being completely different, I'm also responsible for the tracking of daily sales reports and monthly reporting to our management."
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15. Our Customer Service Agents need to know and adhere by the CASA's regulations and policies on a daily basis. Have you worked in a job in the past where adherence to local, state, or federal laws was important?
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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is the controlling force over the commercial airline industry in Australia and its policies and regulations impact the day to day jobs of every staff member at Qantas Airways. While your interviewer won't be looking for you to know the CASA regulations off the top of your head, they will be looking to hear that you have the ability to play by the rules if you are hired for this position. As you prepare for you interview, think back to a job you held where adherence to regulations was important in the work you performed, describe that experience to the interviewer, and explain the steps you took to ensure you were following all policies. If you don't have exact experience with more government set regulations, reassure your interviewer that you are a team player who follows the rules by talking about other roles where company rules dictated your work.
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"During my time in the restaurant industry, we had to follow strict FSANZ guidelines in our work. In my job, that was ensuring that cooler temperatures were taken and recorded at set times each day, making sure all packaged food was labeled with an expiration date and all uneaten food was disposed of properly and timely. Very quickly after starting this job, the importance of following all of these regulations was instilled in me by my manager. If hired for this role, I would make sure that I learn and adhere to all CASA regulations while on the job."
16. Safety and security are extremely important in the airport setting. How can you help foster a culture of safety for the staff and customers at Qantas Airways?
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To help keep the passengers and the entire crew at Qantas Airways safe and well, the airline industry has strict safety requirements that all employees need to adhere to. To add to that, specific airports also have many safety and security protocols that all passengers and staff must adhere to. By posing this question during your interview, your interviewer is looking to get a sense that you believe in safety first and will both obey all safety and security measures and promote them among your coworkers. As you answer this question, try to focus on an anecdote of when you needed to be focused on safety on the job, and explain your overall mindset towards safety to ensure that your interviewer walks away from your interview knowing that you are a safety-minded individual.
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"I've always been a very caring individual that wants people to be safe and happy at all times. In my work, I put a lot of effort into ensuring that the workplace is as safe as it can be for all people who enter it. In my current job, I focus on safety by ensuring that lobby areas are clean and free of germs, and that there is no clutter in travel areas that would make for a tripping hazard. I understand that there are very strict safety and security measures in the airport setting, and I would make it a priority to learn those measures in my first days on the job."
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17. Qantas Airways requires a background and employment verification check. Would you have any issues being subjected to this?
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Prior to applying to and interviewing at Qantas Airways as an Airline Customer Service Agent, it is important to know that there are strict regulations for background checks for airline staff. The regulations require commercial airlines like Qantas Airways to run criminal background checks on prospective employees, and there is a specific list of criminal activities that can automatically disqualify your candidacy for the job. As well, Qantas Airways requires that an employment verification check does take place as well, where the airline will look into at least the last 10 years of your employment history. At this point in your interview, you need to be open and honest about any gaps in employment that you have and any blemishes that you have on your criminal record. Keep in mind, you should explain any gaps in employment with a legitimate reason, and you should address anything on your criminal record, even if it is something as small as a simple speeding violation in a vehicle.
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"I have no issue being subjected to a criminal background check and employment verification. My current employer is required to run a criminal background check on our staff every two years. As you can see from my resume, I have no gaps in employment over the last 15 years of my career since high school. The only item that shows up on my criminal record is a reckless driving violation I received eight years ago for driving too fast in icy conditions and hitting a tree alongside the roadway."
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18. What appeals to you most about being our next Customer Service Agent at Qantas Airways?
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At some point during your conversation, your interviewer will be looking to hear about your personal motivation for becoming a Customer Service Agent at Qantas Airways. To really sell them on your ability to join their team and make an immediate impact now and into the future, try to focus your answer on the customer service aspects of the job because it is the heart and soul of the role and should be the reason why you are applying for this position. Prior to your interview, try to research the mission and values of Qantas Airways and touch on some points that relate to their mission and values.
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"Throughout my career, I've been working my way towards a role that is customer facing and customer focused in every aspect of the job, and after carefully researching my next move, this position is perfect for my skillset and career goals. I chose your airline because my values align closely with your community engagement initiatives, sustainability efforts, and diverse culture of staff."
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19. Talk about a time you had to deal with an unreasonable person in the workplace. How did you handle that situation with ease?
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Travelers can often be very unreasonable to deal with for the staff at Qantas Airways and your interviewer needs to hear that you have a calm, cool, and collected approach to handling unreasonable customers. Whether a customer is experiencing a major delay or a customer is traveling for a life altering reason, you need to approach them with empathy and professionalism no matter what that situation brings your way. The example you share can be from an experience with a colleague, manager, or customer, just make sure that you can explain your approach with the unreasonable customer by setting the stage for the situation and explaining how your actions provided a positive outcome.
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"Having worked in the food industry at an early age in high school, I learned lessons pretty quickly on how to deal with unreasonable customers. One shift I was working as the night lead, we had a very angry customer from our drive through who came into the store after receiving his order. He was berating our cashier and having heard this from the kitchen area, I immediately went out to try and calm the situation down. He demanded that he receive a full refund for his order because the meal he had ordered had ketchup on the sandwich, and he wasn't aware of that. I explained to him that while our drive through menu did explain all condiments on the sandwiches, I'd be happy to have another sandwich made to his order at no extra cost. While he still mumbled a few extra words after that response, I know he got the point that he was being very out of line to our staff for his mistake, and he apologized to our cashier after receiving his new sandwich. If in a situation like this at Qantas Airways, I wouldn't hesitate to approach the unreasonable person with confidence."
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20. Our Customer Service Agents need to have the ability to say no to our customers at times. How would you approach a customer who is hoping for a ticket on an upcoming flight that is sold out?
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In any customer service and sales type role, the ability to say no to a customer in a professional and even educational manner is extremely important. Your interviewer will be looking to hear that you are able to handle the situation with ease at Qantas Airways. On top of letting the customer know that you can't meet their need with this particular request, it is more important that you use your ability to problem solve and provide the best service possible by taking the time to search for more options for the customer. As you answer, keep this in mind.
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"In this particular situation, I would be very forthright with the customer and let them know that their desired flight is sold out and would refer to any particular policies that the airline has about overbooking with the customer. To try and help them find a solution, I would work with them to find other available flights that would meet their schedule. I would look at alternate routing, if necessary, and once again work within Qantas Airways policies on pricing for the customer."
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21. If a passenger approached you with a question or request that you weren't sure how to respond to, what would be the next steps you would take?
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Looking to dive into your ability to problem solve with this question, your interviewer will be looking to hear that you are quick and resourceful in looking to provide great service to the passengers of Qantas Airways. Describe the upfront and honest approach you would take with your customer and set a timeline for finding them an answer. Then, explain the steps you would take to find the right person with the answer. The keys to displaying your ability to help customers in this situation are honesty, timeliness, and follow-up with the customer.
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"In my current role handling incoming customer calls to our business, I am often asked questions that I don't know the answer to. In these situations, I let the customer know that I will get them in touch with the best person to answer their question and do so right away. I let them know that if they get a voicemail, they can leave a message and the call will be returned shortly. In these situations, it is important that I know our staff, their expertise, and their daily schedules to be able to get customers in touch with the right person. In this role at Qantas Airways, it will also be important that I know the staff well and the people best suited to answer customer questions. I would let the customer know that I am unable to answer their question, but that I want to make sure it gets answered, and I'd work quickly to contact the right person for the answer."
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22. At Qantas Airways, teamwork is the key to providing the best overall experience to our customers. How do you work as part of a larger team?
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While it may be easy to assume that working as a Customer Service Agent at Qantas Airways is a solitary job working with customers, the truth is that you'll be working as part of a much larger team towards one overall goal--to provide the best service possible to all customers. Your interviewer will be looking to hear that you are an agile team player who gets along well with others, is able to take direction, and is able to grab the bull by the horns and take the lead, when needed. In your answer, don't hesitate to give examples of how you've worked as part of a larger team in the past.
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"I really thrive working in a team-based environment, and that aspect of the environment here at Qantas Airways really drew me to applying for this position. If you were to talk to my references or any past colleague and manager, they would tell you that I am reliable in doing what I say and saying what I do at all times. They would tell you that I have excellent communication skills, the ability to problem solve as part of a larger team, and that I bring a positive attitude to work on a daily basis. From my own perspective, I have the ability to take direction from others and also to take the lead on things when I am the expert in any situation."
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