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Customer Support (Tier 2)

Customer Support (Tier 2)

Assess candidates' mastery in Tier 2 Support roles, emphasizing ITIL framework knowledge, troubleshooting protocols, and chronic issue resolutions.

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Type
Hard skills
Time
10 min
Level
Basic
Languages
English

Customer Support (Tier 2) assessment: Elevate your support team's capabilities

Pinpoint top-tier talent for your support team with our comprehensive Customer Support (Tier 2) assessment. Designed to rigorously evaluate a candidate's technical prowess and problem-solving abilities, this assessment test serves as a critical tool in identifying professionals adept at handling advanced support issues, utilizing the ITIL framework, and crafting long-term solutions for systemic challenges.

Unique features of the Customer Support (Tier 2) assessment

  • Specialized focus: Targets the intricate knowledge and skills essential for Tier 2 Support roles, ensuring candidates are well-versed in handling complex support queries.
  • ITIL framework familiarity: Assesses candidates on their understanding of the ITIL framework and its application in problem management, crucial for maintaining high-quality support.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills: Evaluates candidates' skills in troubleshooting using protocols such as TCP/IP, vital for resolving network connectivity issues efficiently.
  • Solution-oriented: Examines candidates' ability to identify and implement long-term resolutions for chronic system problems, promoting sustainable system health.
  • High-quality test content: Crafted by subject matter experts, our assessment ensures a thorough and reliable evaluation process.

Topics covered in the Customer Support (Tier 2) screening test

This comprehensive assessment measures a candidate's aptitude in several vital areas, including:

  • ITIL framework and problem management: Understanding the guidelines and processes for effectively managing technical issues.
  • Network connectivity troubleshooting: Skills in utilizing protocols such as TCP/IP to diagnose and resolve network issues.
  • Identification of long-term solutions: Proficiency in identifying root causes of recurrent system issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
  • Integrating Tier 2 Support with Network Administration: Knowledge of balancing responsibilities between these roles for optimal support system functioning.

Best use of the Customer Support (Tier 2) competency test

This test is particularly useful for roles requiring deep technical knowledge and problem-solving expertise, such as:

  • Technical Support Specialists: Perfect for evaluating candidates who are expected to tackle complex troubleshooting tasks and understand deeper network issues.
  • IT Support Engineers: Ideal for screening candidates with the technical proficiency to resolve escalated support issues and manage ITIL-based problem management processes.
  • Network Administrators: Assesses potential in managing network health and efficiently responding to escalated network-related support requests.
  • System Analysts: Ideal for candidates who need to identify and implement long-term system improvements.
  • Help Desk Supervisors: Suitable for evaluating leadership roles with a hands-on approach to resolving chronic system issues and training Tier 1 support for better first-call resolution rates.

Meet the subject matter expert behind the test

Avery Collins
Head of Customer Success and Support at Stellar Solutions
Credentials:
Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley
Experience:
  • Over 12 years of experience in customer service, success management, and support across multiple tiers
  • Former Customer Support Manager at TechSphere, where they led teams across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support levels
  • Extensive experience in implementing customer success strategies to enhance satisfaction and retention
  • Regular contributor to industry blogs and speaker at customer service conferences such as CSIA Annual Meeting and Customer Success Summit
  • Developer of training programs that have successfully improved customer service metrics and team efficiency

Avery Collins is a seasoned expert in customer service, success management, and support. With over a decade of experience, Avery excels in enhancing customer experiences and leading high-performance support teams. As the Head of Customer Success and Support at Stellar Solutions, they focus on delivering exceptional service at every level, from initial contact to complex issue resolution. Avery's strategic vision and commitment to customer satisfaction have led to improved service metrics and higher client retention rates. Their influential contributions through training and industry engagement establish them as a leading figure in customer service excellence.

Transform your customer interactions with Avery Collins’ expertise—where exceptional support meets strategic success at every tier!

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