Articles - Career

A contact centre career offers a wide range of opportunities for growth, development, and leadership. This collection of expert insights, career tips, and real-life experiences explores how to progress within the industry, build valuable skills, and find satisfaction in every stage of your journey. Learn how to prepare for promotions, develop communication and management skills, and understand the pathways that lead from front-line roles to senior positions. The resources also include advice on career planning, mentoring, and building a personal brand in customer contact.

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The Top 50 Words to Describe Yourself on Your CV in 2025
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Top 50 Customer Service Interview Questions – with Sample Answers
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Interview Question: Do You Have Experience Working Towards Targets and KPIs
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Top 10 Smart Call Centre Goals
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Q&A – What’s Holding Women Back in Their CX Careers?
Customer Service Interview Questions
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How Do I Give Top-Notch Performance Appraisals?
How to Write a Successful Recruitment Strategy
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What I’ve Learned – Driving Career Progression
5 Effective Training Exercises for Your Contact Centre
Staff qualifications: knowing your NVQs from your MBAs
Get Off My Desk! Is Someone Vying for Your Job?
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Involve Agents in Operations and Strategy
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Top 10 Customer Service Team Leader Interview Questions – With Examples
Interview Dos and Don’ts
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How to Make Exit Interviews Work for You
The best way to conduct an exit interview
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Call Centre Manager Interview Presentation
Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Job
Are You Doing Enough to Future-Proof Your Agents?
Are You Doing Enough to Future-Proof Your Agents?
How to Define Career Paths in Your Contact Centre
Salary study: do your wages match up?
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How to Introduce Professional Qualifications into Your Contact Centre
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What I’ve Learned From Running a Contact Centre – Be a Knowledge Sponge