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14 Call Center Interview Questions & Answers

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The call center industry is one of the fastest growing in the country these days. As recently as ten years ago, there were only a few call center agents and the word call center was hardly ever used in the country. Today, almost every family has at least one member working in the call center industry. The reason for this boom is partly economics. In the Philippines, low paying jobs are very notorious and while call centers set up shop here because of the low labor costs, Filipinos decide to work for the call center industry because it pays higher than average wages. Consider this: if you are an average worker with an entry level position, you probably are getting paid seven to ten thousand a month; meanwhile, an average employee in the call center industry with an entry level position will get around fifteen thousand pesos a month, plus free dental and health benefits (HMO). Call centers also will pay your SSS (Social Security), PAGIBIG (home building fund), and PhilHealth (health ins...

Pinoy Idol Vs. Philippine Idol: A Comparison

Pinoy Idol Vs. Philippine Idol: A Comparison Judges and Judging Ryan Cayabyab, Pilita Corales, and Francis Magalona sat as judges in Philippine Idol while it is Wyngard Tracy, Jolina Magdangal, and Ogie Alcasid. Noticeably, Philippine Idol judges are more heavyweight and credible than that of Pinoy Idols. It has been noted though by most people that the Pinoy Idol judges make more sense in giving criticisms on the idol wannabes performance. Pilita’s comments on the idol’s performance were always sugar coated and probably made the idol wannabes very lax. Francis Magalona’s capability as a judge goes beyond poor in quality. Ryan Cayabyab meanwhile always offered a reality check for the contestants. In Pinoy Idol though, all three judges always give out constructive criticisms Contestants For me, the contestants of Pinoy Idol do not compare to those of Philippine Idol. The Philippine Idol contestants match the profile of the average American Idol contestant, while the contestants ...