Working for a Collection Agency
WANT TO WORK FOR A COLLECTION AGENCY???
What exactly does an employee who works as a Collector do for a living?

Basically, they are hired by a legal, registered Collection Agency to find people who owe funds that are overdue. The purpose of someone who acts as a Collector is to retrieve payment that overdue. A Collector needs to be very organized because paperwork involved that may be called upon in a civil court situation.
A person who works as a Collector has a high school diploma and proven experience in customer service. The main responsibilities of someone who represents a Collection Agency is to contact people (customers) with overdue bills.
According to www.glassdoor.ca, the qualifications of Debt Collector are outlined as follows:
· 1-3 years of telemarketing experience
· Excellent communication and negotiation skills
· Time management skills are essential to complete all required client calls daily
· Ability to work in a fast-past environment
· Attention to detail and the ability to reason and act quickly is essential for negotiating affectively
A person who is hired as a Collector will work on behalf of a Collection Agency and their clients. They will keep all doors of communication open to keep all parties satisfied during the process of collecting overdue payments. To that end, communication needs to be respectful. Go Beyond Collection Agency Inc. will be the answer to satisfy your collection needs. They have experience in collecting debts in most types of businesses. Your accounts will be handled with professionalism and they have tons experience to handle all types of situations that may arise with both you and your delinquent clients. They also hire and train the right staff that will work you. The Agency’s staff would know Ontario’s rules governing the collection of funds, so you need not ask about them, that’s their job. The people handling your clients need to be ethical and respectful. Ask how the Agency’s employees perform their tasks. After all, they’re contracted and working on your behalf. Find a company you’re comfortable with, has a lot of experience covering your needs and will put you, the busy business owner first. The bottom line you need to figure out is if the outstanding amount/s are large enough to collect with an Agency or should they just be written off? You, your accountant and Collection Agency can make that decision if you have hired a Collection Agency. A Collection Agency will also be upfront about their success rate, if not, ask. You need to know that information.
Go Beyond Collection Agency Inc can be reached at 1-877-300-6006 or online at gobeyondcollect.com. They are also located conveniently in Hamilton at 100 Main Street East, Suite 201.





