Customer Experience Specialist Mock Interview

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Question 16 of 31

How would you deal with an angry customer while you are busy completing tasks?

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Nolan Henry

It is important to show that you can handle a difficult situation professionally and calmly. Customer service is important to the reputation of any company, and you are the avatar of it. It doesn't feel good to be yelled at or feel the brunt of someone else's frustration. Explain how you manage that sort of situation. Describe the techniques you use to defuse the situation and how you maintain perspective in the moment.

Nolan Henry

"Angry customers can be a real challenge, and there's no one solution to diffusing the moment, either. My first approach is to speak calmly with them and ensure that I will try my best to alleviate their frustration. I identify with their anger. I acknowledge it. Sometimes this is enough to mollify the customer, but not always. Sometimes, they need to rant, and I'll allow it so long as it doesn't become belligerent. If they become abusive, then I won't engage with them, or I will ask them to leave or call again when they can be in better control of their emotion. But these moments are rare. Generally, a show of empathy at least wins me enough space to work on a solution. If they know I'm trying to help, they calm down."

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