The recruitment process for new call center agents may include (but is not limited to) the following:
- phone screening - this stage determines the voice quality over the phone and how the applicant responds to the call;
- initial interview - conducted by the company human resource department or another outsource staffing firm to test the speaking skills, attitude and how confident the applicant responds to questions;
- examination - this includes aptitude tests, computer-based call simulations and emotional quality (EQ)/ attitude tests; and
- final interview - to assess customer service, technical, or sales skills.