5 Amazing Customer Service Skills You Need To Succeed

By Kibet Tobias
Regardless of your dream career or industry, you work in, most employers require you to possess customer service experience.
You may not directly work in the customer service department but there are several instances you will meet and interact with clients or people daily.
This article compiles 5 very important people skills that you should master if you want to succeed in a career.
1. Communication
The ability to communicate well is very crucial in your career. From communicating with your colleagues, managers, and friends, you will be required to talk to customers daily.
So if you can’t communicate well verbally and non-verbally, it will be hard to grow your career. If you are asked to represent the company in an event, how will you express the information in whichever way? Will you come out as a professional?
This is why it is important that you attend trainings like public speaking to better articulate your points whenever you are called upon to speak in front of people.
Aim to learn and perfect this important skill. Always remember to check and double-check all written communication. Be careful with your words you use when addressing others.
2. Patience
During my official work, I have seen customers who often reach out when they seem frustrated and confused about something. So if you are the first person to come in contact with, how will you handle them?
You will need to be patient in hearing them out and be able to understand their issues and emotions.
You can achieve this by taking some notes to keep you focused on the person’s words and emotions.
You will also encounter rude, hostile, old, and every kind of customer. But when you have the patience to handle whatever comes your way, you will enjoy doing your work.
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3. Active listening
If you are able to pay close attention to customers, then you can quickly connect with them.
Sometimes the customer may not tell you exactly what they mean. Others will tell you something without saying it.
It is upon you to listen keenly without interrupting and use their words to continue the discussion.
Talk to them with a warm smile or a genuinely friendly gesture to show a good attitude.
What if someone called the office line and you are the one taking the call? In this case, you are not seeing the customer so it is important to pay attention to their voice.
4. Creativity
Are you able to handle problematic customers in a creative way? Being creative means you can think outside the box to find a solution and fix a problem.
Even when the situation seems so difficult, you can stay positive, work on it until an appropriate solution is reached. The solution might not be perfect, but the customer will see you are making an honest effort and will appreciate that.
5. Knowledge
Every good employee should know the ins and outs  their job, company, products, and services.
You need to be able to answer any question that may arise anytime. Know the right person to contact for certain inquiries in the company or department.
This will provide you with all the information and whenever someone comes to you with a problem.
Conclusion
With this said, these are just but a few top customer service skills you have to possess. The good news is that it will not take long for you to master such people skills and always ensure you showcase them in your CV and during your next job interview.