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      Customer Service Agent Interview

      Jul 20, 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Newcastle upon Tyne, England
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at British Airways (Newcastle upon Tyne, England) in Jun 2016

      Interview

      Initially completed their online series of tests, to then receive a telephone call interview from the recruitment agency on their behalf. Spent 20 minutes going through expected customer service based questions (times you've dealt with a difficult customer; time you provided excellent customer service; what you think you're greatest weakness is etc) - which ends with them asking to put you on hold while they confirm if you can move ahead in the selection process or not. I did, and was invited to a group interview day a month later. On this day we all met at the BA headquarters in Newcastle, where we were taken into a sort of classroom and sat at various tables. After a brief introduction to the company and the role we were all there for, we worked through a group task (where the encouragement is to discuss as much as possible, and I assume work out the assertive from the rude or the meek); before being given a written version of the online tests to work through individually (working out maths, proof reading and writing an email etc). I'd advise picking your table-mates wisely. I got stuck with an older lady who dominated everything in an uncomfortable manner, and others who seemed to awkward to do more than agree with everything she said. Needless to say, our 'group work discussion' was barely that, and didn't go down well with the supervisor at our station. After this we each engaged in a role-play in the next room with a current member of staff. They got us to sit back to back which made it slightly less awkward, and simulated a voice call. Unfortunately up-selling seems to be more a part of this job than I was expecting (which would have led me to avoid applying actually), and I was surprised to be presented with a sheet of paper with information that needed to be mentioned throughout the call that included an emphasis on shameless upgrading.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      An example of great customer service you provided / an example of you dealing with a difficult customer / why you want to work for BA / your strongest and weakest points etc
      Answer question
      5

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      Customer Service Agent Interview

      Apr 10, 2019
      Anonymous employee
      Manchester, England
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at British Airways (Manchester, England)

      Interview

      Go into the interview where a serious of questions will be asked about your work history and why you think you'd fit in to BA. Then you go into a room where they will test your telephone manner by role playing a scenario. Here, they will give you a sheet of paper with information on and you will receive a phone call in which all the information is laid out on the paper. You just answer what is on the paper. If you don't or cant find the answer which I couldn't on one of them (If I remember correctly) then it doesn't matter as they are checking on your telephone ability and how much you can understand the basics which are in front of you. Basics being Data Protection etc...

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me a time where you had to deal with a very hard customer?
      Answer question

      Customer Service Agent Interview

      May 2, 2018
      Anonymous interview candidate
      New York, NY
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 7 months. I interviewed at British Airways (New York, NY) in Apr 2018

      Interview

      Assessment on a computer first, kind of like what you did at home prior to getting to this stage. Had to answer the questions in 12 mins. They told you after, that it's ok if you did not finish the questions (I didn't). I waited a bit, I assume for them to check the results to see if you passed. Throughout the process, all whom I was in contact with, (British Airways Employers + Employees) were very professional. After this, two people introduced themselves to me, then walked me into a room for my interview. Throughout the interview process, they were very professional and not too serious. I felt very much at ease.

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an angry customer, and how to solve the situation.
      1 Answer

      Question 2

      Tell me about a time in your life when you had to deal with a personal situation, and how did you deal with it.
      1 Answer

      Question 3

      Why should we hire you?
      1 Answer
      16

      Customer Service Agent Interview

      Dec 6, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at British Airways (London, England)

      Interview

      Applied online after which I was invited to take a timed online assessment. This involved solving a series of numerical and logical problems and customer service scenarios. If successful you will be invited to attend an assessment day at Cranebank. The assessment day is scheduled to last for several hours but you should be done earlier than anticipated. You sign in/hand your papers in, receive your visitor badge after which you will wait in the waiting room with the other applicants (there were probably about 200 of us). Then there was a short presentation about the job and tattoo/piercing checks. If you do have a tattoo it is not a problem as long as it is not visible when wearing your uniform (they make you sign a contract promising to always wear a long shirt etc to cover it up). We were then divided into groups and were presented with a problem which we had to solve as a team. This was followed by a 2-1 role play in which you were given a specific scenario for which you have 5 minutes to prepare for (I had a vegetarian customer who wanted to order something that wasn't on the menu but I would not be able to accommodate her). This is where you have to show off your customer service skills! Finally, there was a 2-1 interview (why Ba? why you? Tell us about a time when you've dealt with a difficult customer etc) and another timed assessment to check if you are capable of spotting issues in the booking system/individual bookings (they provide you with practice questions before the assessment day). I found out I got the job the next day. Go home, relax and don't drive yourself crazy! Keep in mind that this day is not only to see if they think you are a good fit, but also for you to see if you think BA/the job is a good fit.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about a time you successfully worked together as a team/Tell us about a time you went above and beyond for a customer
      Answer question
      1