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Collections Interviews
Collections Interview Questions
"Employers hiring collections specialists are looking for candidates who can excel in a fast-paced administrative environment. Ideal applicants will have excellent communication and customer service skills, a firm and persistent attitude, and pay close attention to detail. In an interview, be ready to discuss your knowledge of accounting, ability to handle irate debtors, and any previous work experience in collections."
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Questions were a mix of behavioral and skills assessments. Seems the same questions were asked on phone interview and on-site.
They asked many questions, none of which were overly difficult.
There weren't any unexpected questions
previous work history, career path, attendance procedures and areas of opportunity and strengths.
what do you have to offer that other people don't?
What would be my perfect job? The question was unexpected, as the current position would not be my perfect job.
'Give an example of a time when you took on a side project and how you managed it'
What are the processes that you had greatly contributed to your past employers?
The scenario where a customer challenged me had me stumbling over my words. I expected it, but as I was inexperienced with debt collection at the time, I found it quite difficult to end the imaginary call without a successful collection. I was told that this happens, though, and it didn't seem to reflect negatively on my performance. Some people simply can, or will not pay.
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