How to Hire Live Chat Agents Who Delight Your Customers

In a fast-paced world where convenience is prized above all else, it’s not surprising customers appreciate communicating via live chat. In fact, according to the Zendesk Benchmark report, live chat has the highest satisfaction level for any customer service channel. A live chat channel provides clients access to warm, friendly customer support without having to pick up the telephone. As such, all replies must be as accurate, concise, and helpful as possible. So how can you increase your chances of hiring live chat agents who exemplify these qualities and delight your customers? It all starts with identifying the skills necessary to succeed in the role.

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