Sunday, 2 August 2015

What To Look For In Professional Technical Support

By Kathrine Franks


All businesses have customer service. The better the support system the happier clients you have. A business can only exist if it treats its clients well. There is a saying that the customer is always right and companies that follow this will have a loyal fan base.

In a technical company the support team is the star. Professional technical support is a service that enable the customer to call in and get repairs or clarification on the product. These team members interact more frequently and more closely with the client than other departments.

Gone are the days when servicemen go to the house for every single repair. Some things are simply done remotely or over the computer. This saves the company time and money. Repairs and other quick fixes can be done with directions through the phone line.

Nowadays most companies have a help desk. This lets the customer give feedback. The interaction with the clients can happen any time day or night. Most of the hotlines are routed to contact centers with plenty of employees.

One characteristic that you would look for in support personnel is the ability to listen well. They will not be face to face with the user. The caller will explain what the problem is. To diagnose the problem the correct questions will have to be asked. So active listening and critical thinking skills are to be used every day in this line of work.

Aside from listening, talking is also needed. Once the issue is identified, the representative will explain to the end user what steps need to be taken. It should be explained in a way that is understandable even for non professionals or non tech inclined people. Clear simple words are the best to use.

There are new viruses and new bugs that emerge every few months. Not only must the support personnel have the skills for the job but they must keep themselves aware of any new software and devices that come out. A solid knowledge base enables the representative to be efficient and confident when coming up with resolutions.

To get a higher customer satisfaction rating, tech companies ought to invest in the proper training. For the agents to do their job well, a combination of technical and communication skills should be developed. These help desk personnel are the ones who will deal with the users of the service. They need to come across as capable, knowledgeable, and diligent. They will be the face of the company because the clients will be talking to them frequently.

As a help desk professional it is key that you can relate to the end user. Too much tech lingo and you will lose the client. It can be really frustrating for a customer to have to ask for a simpler explanation. The technical skills are definitely essential but say it in the easiest way. If there are no negative feelings it will be a better experience for both parties involved.




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