VIP Service Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 30
Tell me about the most challenging customer service situation you have encountered. What made this situation so difficult, and what did you learn?
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The interviewer would like to hear you tell a story about a time when you had to undertake an unusual customer service challenge. Avoid speaking negatively about any customers, supervisors, or past employers. Stick to facts such as what the problem was, what action steps you took to ensure your success, and what the result was in the end.
Since this question is a 'Tell me about a time' query, try to approach your response using the STAR method, which is Situation, Task, Action, Result. This framework will keep your story on track and ensure that you provide the details that an interviewer will need to assess you in this behavioral-based question.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"(Situation) I turned an angry customer around just yesterday. They were not happy with the pricing that we provided. (Task) I do not set the pricing, but as the customer service lead, I can ask for some flexibility when it comes to negotiations. (Action) I asked the client what they felt was fair, and we began negotiating from that starting point. I let them know that we are happy to be flexible to keep their business but do not offer steep discounts because our product is the best in the market. (Result) In the end, the customer was happy with the small amount of flexibility I was allowed to give, and I was pleased to have the opportunity to stick by the integrity of our product and service."
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