whats a good call center job to work at (minimum wage, centers)

[Aconitum]

definitely do NOT work at michatek.. i used to work there & felt horrible about my job. ripping off homeless people & taking money from old people wasn't how i wanted to earn my living.

[colleeng47]

Originally Posted by Synopsis

I know what you are thinking GP. Call centers...

I worked in a call center for 3 years, and I was never more watched, controlled, followed, examined, reviewed, criticized, or supervized in my whole life as I was there. Call centers are hard places to work.

[Synopsis]

And to top it off, I don't believe they pay very well. Is that correct colleen?

[Goodpasture]

Dish Network has a sign out that says they are starting people at $12.50 an hour at 71st and Lewis

[briansgi]

Go to Tulsa's Craiglist web site, all these call centers are advertising there. I saw Dish Network advertise and they give alot of detail on pay, job responsibility, etc.

Customer Service Representatives starting at $12.50 per hour

[colleeng47]

Originally Posted by Synopsis

And to top it off, I don't believe they pay very well. Is that correct colleen?

I worked for the State of NJ. I started in 2005 at $26,900. When I left in February, 2008, I was up to $37,400. But that's government. We also had a pension and didn't pay for our medical benefits . I don't think other call centers pay well -- and they usually require 24/7 coverage, so you work odd schedules. At my call center we worked 8:00 to 4:00. 35 hour week. It made the job much more palatable than it would have.

[tookey]

Originally Posted by mr.jaynes

A few days after coming back here, I'd actually applied to them to get into their IT department: the HR rep was a strange bird, in my humble opinion.

I worked there for 4wks. I agree the whole Hr dept was strange. In fact the whole experience was strange.

[BigOkie]

Originally Posted by tookey

I worked there for 4wks. I agree the whole Hr dept was strange. In fact the whole experience was strange.

I think it would be strange enough working in a building that used to be a Venture Department store...

They do have plenty of food places within a half mile though.

[DogLover99]

Originally Posted by carmen olver

ive been searching for a job since i dont no when its not that i dnt get hired its that i dnt like it either its not for me or im just not for the job if you know a good job hiring at this time please post me a note if it pays 9.00 an hour and hirer. thanxz carmen

Carmen,

Just an observation, but if you came into my call center, fast food restaurant, or retail outlet with that attitude and that spelling/grammar, I would not be in the least bit inclined to offer you a position.

I say this because you say you've been looking forever. Tulsa has incredibly low unemployment right now, if you have a pulse, you can find a job. Not a dream job, but a job!

Companies have probationary periods for a reason. Consider it dating, when you spend time on your appearance, manners, conversation, and behavior.

No entry-level job is a dream job. No corner office, no 4 weeks of vacation, nothing! You have to work for your employer, showing them your skills and commitment. Outshine your fellow workers. Do more than they do. Suggest improvements. Bring cookies.

An employer does not want a warm body. They want people with drive, initiative, and commitment. When they find these people, they move up in the company and in no time at all, you're doing a more interesting job with more responsibility.

But if, during the probationary period, I get nothing but whining/complaining, lateness, surliness, and other non-professional behavior, I will not continue your employemnt.

These are not criticisms, just a heads up to how it really works.

If you want a position, look in the mirror. Imagine that you own a great boutique with cool clothes, accessories, and shoes. You have a great reputation, a great customer base, and wonderful sales.

Now imagine that you walk into this store and fill out an application. If you own that shop, would you hire you?

If you say no, you know what to work on!

Good luck!

[tookey]

Originally Posted by DogLover99

Carmen,

Just an observation, but if you came into my call center, fast food restaurant, or retail outlet with that attitude and that spelling/grammar, I would not be in the least bit inclined to offer you a position.

I say this because you say you've been looking forever. Tulsa has incredibly low unemployment right now, if you have a pulse, you can find a job. Not a dream job, but a job!

Companies have probationary periods for a reason. Consider it dating, when you spend time on your appearance, manners, conversation, and behavior.

No entry-level job is a dream job. No corner office, no 4 weeks of vacation, nothing! You have to work for your employer, showing them your skills and commitment. Outshine your fellow workers. Do more than they do. Suggest improvements. Bring cookies.

An employer does not want a warm body. They want people with drive, initiative, and commitment. When they find these people, they move up in the company and in no time at all, you're doing a more interesting job with more responsibility.

But if, during the probationary period, I get nothing but whining/complaining, lateness, surliness, and other non-professional behavior, I will not continue your employemnt.

These are not criticisms, just a heads up to how it really works.

If you want a position, look in the mirror. Imagine that you own a great boutique with cool clothes, accessories, and shoes. You have a great reputation, a great customer base, and wonderful sales.

Now imagine that you walk into this store and fill out an application. If you own that shop, would you hire you?

If you say no, you know what to work on!

Good luck!

Well said Doglover99.