I applied online. I interviewed at Convergys (Watertown, NY) in Jul 2016
Interview
Basic interview questions. I was asked to take a typing test and a urine test. First, was a phone interview, basically informing you of the hours and type of work and second was in person, where the job offer was given.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Convergys (Belfast, Northern Ireland) in Nov 2016
Interview
Initially, we had to fill out a stack of paperwork. Luckily I had a list of my GCSEs and A-levels etc at hand, as this sort of information isn't something I would routinely take to an interview. While most of this paperwork was just standard info an employer needs to know, there were two question sections regarding previous sales or customer service experience, and what additional skills could be brought to the company, and a basic numeracy test with calculator provided.
Following this, we were given a sheet of paper with 4 example phone contracts and 15 minutes to prepare for a role play exercise in which we had to successfully make and close a contract sale to an assessor. We were allowed to listen to two example phone calls prior to this exercise, and it was quite easy. I wouldn't worry too much, provided you pay attention.
Finally, following successful passing of the role play, was a competency based interview. Four core competencies were explained by the assessor, each was given a real world example from the assessor's personal experience, followed by questions regarding hypothetical situations related to these competencies. Again, this was pretty simple - the answers are essentially covered in the explanation given before you give your own answer. Simply pay attention.
Overall, staff were very friendly. I received a phone call approximately 3 hours after the process to offer me an immediate start. Here's hoping accepting it was wise!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle an unhappy customer? How would you handle being changed into a new department? How would you ensure you meet sales targets? How would you interact with the colleagues in your team?
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Convergys (Belfast, Northern Ireland) in Jun 2016
Interview
brief overview of the business, then a role play about how you would keep the customer from leaving, then an interview showcasing your skills and why you want to work for the conmpany