Call Centers have become one of the largest sources for customer and/or marketing services. Virtually all of the biggest companies and corporations have some form of a call center in place. There are call centers that are hired by outside sources for specified campaigns and others have their own call centers.

The hours of operation vary depending on customer demand and the company’s or organizations availability to meet it. Those offering customer service may offer a 24 hour service, either by telephone, email, or chat, while some have set hours of operation.

Most telemarketing call centers work afternoons with goals to target the busiest “at home” time for potential sales. Call Centers have become a multi-international medium. Call centers offer customer service inquiries and while other call centers work primarily with sales. Some do even do both.

For the individual who considers working in a call center it is good to know just how variable call center services can be. Some work with a minimal wage, offering bonuses and incentives, some have a base pay that is higher with various promotional incentives, and yet others work more on a commission basis with great commissions.

In either case, for the right individual, one can make good money within a call center. Some of the difficulties are the endless hours of talking. It can be long hours at a desk, with call after call of people complaining, calling you names, and being down right rude.

Some of the better points however, is you get to speak to people from all over. You can make good money and there’s often room for growth and change. In fact, change is one of the things Call Centers are well known for. Whether in sales or offering customer service, for the right person, working in a Call Center can be a fun and well paying career opportunity.