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3 to 6 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
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30+ hrs/week
Hours needed
3 to 6 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
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$5
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
We are looking for someone to enroll in a free healthcare service. The main responsibility will be to complete the enrollment process a…
30+ hrs/week
Hours needed
More than 6 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We are actively seeking an online chat representative with a background in design. The primary role encompasses the ability to craft cu…
30+ hrs/week
Hours needed
More than 6 months
Duration
Entry
Experience level
**Location:** Miami, Florida (Virtual Position) **About Us:** Law Office of Yoel Molina, P.A. is a dynamic business and corporate law…
30+ hrs/week
Hours needed
3 to 6 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
Realign yourself. Shape the future for learners with velpTEC edutainment. velpTEC edutainment is an institute for further education th…
30+ hrs/week
Hours needed
3 to 6 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
Realign yourself. Shape the future for learners with velpTEC edutainment. velpTEC edutainment is an institute for further education th…
30+ hrs/week
Hours needed
More than 6 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
Flywheel Investors is seeking a dedicated Remote Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist with strong English skills. Flywheel Investors is…
Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
1 to 3 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a skilled individual to qualify BYD forklift leads in the Los Angeles area. As a Forklift Lead Qualifier, your main resp…
30+ hrs/week
Hours needed
More than 6 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
Flywheel Investors is seeking a dedicated Remote Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist with strong English skills. Flywheel Investors is…
can earn $19–$35/hr.
$19 $35
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How to Become a Freelance Customer Service Representative
Are you an effective communicator with a passion for helping others and solving problems? You may have what it takes to become a freelance customer service representative on Upwork.
What does a customer service representative do?
Customer service representatives are the face of a business or organization. They educate customers on products and services, manage customer complaints, process returns, and perform other tasks required for a business to maintain a healthy relationship with its customers.
Whether it's via call center, email, or live chat, customer support agents must be able to respond to questions and complaints in a friendly and professional manner. These problem solvers can address customer concerns in real time, remaining patient and collected even in the face of angry customers.
What skills are needed for a customer service representative?
The minimum qualification to become a customer service representative is typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Common skills a customer service agent should possess include:
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Industry- or product-specific customer service experience
- Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) apps (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Ability to work from home in a quiet space
Should I get a customer service certification?
In addition to developing your customer service skills, obtaining a professional certification in customer service can help your Upwork profile stand out. Some popular customer service certifications include:
- Certified Customer Service Professional (CCSP) by the National Customer Service Association (NCSA)
- Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) by the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA)
What are the job responsibilities of a customer service representative?
Common customer service representative job responsibilities include:
- Answering customer questions via email, live chat, and telephone
- Troubleshooting customer complaints and issues in real time
- Collecting customer information and submitting support tickets for technical support
- Assisting customers with purchases, payment processing, and returns
- Managing customer relationships via a CRM platform
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