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Advice Column: Passing Call Center Assessments

| Jam Mayer

Faith emailed seeking guidance on passing initial call center exams. Despite multiple applications and a successful job fair interview, she had not yet secured a position. Here is an excerpt of the response:

“Most outsourced (international clients) call centers conduct exams specifically on communication skills, both written and verbal. There is a standard that is expected from all applicants and passing Basic English grammar would be one.”

The advice recommends pursuing a simple course to strengthen exam performance. “Verbal skills are important since this is the core skill that is needed in a call center. There are schools and companies that offer English courses within their organization. Written skills are important as well, which will include business correspondence and email etiquette.”

The final interview phase receives particular emphasis: “The final interview is also critical because the manner you speak, your personality and motivation to join the call center will be evaluated.”

The post concludes with practical insight: many candidates underestimate requirements, believing English comprehension alone suffices. However, outsourced operations demand higher standards.

The core message is simple: “Learn and practice. Practice. Practice. Practice.”