Technical Support Representative

<p><span class="emphasis-3"><b>About TaskUs:</b></span> <span>TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies, helping its clients represent, protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure, TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors, including social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery, ride-sharing, HiTech, FinTech, and HealthTech. </span></p><p></p><p><span>The People First culture at TaskUs has enabled the company to expand its workforce to approximately 45,000 employees globally.<span> </span>Presently, we have a presence in twenty-three locations across twelve countries, which include the Philippines, India, and the United States.</span></p><p></p><p><span>It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion, exploring new technologies, being ready to handle any challenge at a moment’s notice, and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span class="emphasis-3"><b>What We Offer:</b></span><b> </b></b><span>At TaskUs, we prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established, including Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover, we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employee's career within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><b>About TaskUs: </b></b><span>TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies, helping its clients represent, protect, and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure, TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors, including social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery, ride-sharing, HiTech, FinTech, and HealthTech. </span></p><p></p><p><span>TaskUs </span><i>People First</i><span> culture has grown the company to have approximately 45K employees worldwide. We are currently in twenty-three locations across twelve countries, including the Philippines, India, and the United States.</span></p><p></p><p><span>It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion, exploring new technologies, being ready to handle any challenge at a moment’s notice, and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world.</span></p><p></p><p><span>What does a Technical Support Advisor really do? Think of yourself as someone who will be the first point of contact owning and solving customer issues from start to finish, so not everyone can qualify for this role. We make sure we hire the best of the best, after all, we are a ridiculously good company so we make sure our employees are top-notch. So come on, now we need your full concentration because it’s time to imagine what it’s like being a Technical Support Advisor.</span></p><p></p><p><b><b>What We Offer:</b><b> </b></b><span>TaskUs provides world-class benefit packages with competitive industry salaries to all its employees. With well-developed departments, such as Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity, we continuously thrive in supporting a </span><i>People First</i><span> culture. We are known for our inclusiveness and community impact. We also promote internal mobility and professional development at every step of an employee's career within TaskUs. Come be part of TaskUs that supports </span><i>People First</i><span> by applying today!</span></p><p></p><p><span>As a Technical Support Representative, you will work with and guide customers (via phone, chat, or email) as you troubleshoot software and/or device issues and deliver fast customized solutions. You will work with customers to solve problems and create support tickets in order to provide the fastest and easiest resolution while delivering an incredible <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">experience.  </span></span></span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Do you have what it takes to be a Technical Support Representative ?</span></b></p><p></p><p><span><b>As a </b><b>Technical Support Representative</b></span> <span><b>, you will... </b></span></p><ul><li><span>Research and resolve issues reported by the client's end-users via phone, email, and chat support. </span></li><li><span>Manage and maintain a test lab of devices running services to be used for reproducing customer issues. </span></li><li><span>Document all information on customer interaction according to standard operating procedures.</span></li></ul><p><b><b>Key 3-5 <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Responsibilities/Duties </span></b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Efficiently and effectively answer users' software and technical questions</span></p></li><li><p><span>Perform root cause analysis and determine the appropriate course of action</span></p></li><li><p><span>Contribute to Knowledge Base via technical and process support documentation</span></p></li><li><p><span>Deliver timely, accurate and professional customer service to all customers by Phone, e-mail, and/or chat</span></p></li><li><p><span>Research and review issues and communicate effective solutions</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Key 3-5 Qualifications/Key Competencies:</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>2+ years technical support is required to qualify for this role</span></p></li><li><p><span>Impeccable communication, writing skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>General curiosity about how and why things work the way they do</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to quickly learn and articulate technical concepts</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to empathize with users and convey confidence through written interactions</span></p></li><li><p><span>Well-versed in chat, and email etiquette, with a fine-tuned attention to detail</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated skill using the Microsoft Office suite, with moderate-level expertise in Excel required.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>How We Partner To Protect You: </b></b><span>TaskUs will neither solicit money from you during your application process nor require any form of payment in order to proceed with your application. Kindly ensure that you are always in communication with only authorized recruiters of TaskUs.</span></p><p></p><p><b><b>DEI:</b></b> <span>In TaskUs we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds, demographics, and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to </span>opportunities.<i> If you need reasonable accommodations in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.</i></p><p></p><p><b><b>EEO: </b></b><span> </span><span>TaskUs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We celebrate and support diversity; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. TaskUs People First culture thrives on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, our services, and our community.</span> <span> </span></p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis-3"><b>How We Partner To Protect You: </b></span><span>TaskUs will neither solicit money from you during your application process nor require any form of payment in order to proceed with your application. Kindly ensure that you are always in communication with only authorized recruiters of TaskUs.</span></p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis-3"><b>DEI: </b></span><span>In TaskUs we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds, demographics, and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to </span><i>opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.</i></p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis-3"><b>EEO: </b></span><span>TaskUs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We celebrate and support diversity; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. TaskUs people first culture thrives on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, our services, and our community. </span></p><p></p><p><span>We invite you to explore all TaskUs career opportunities and apply through the provided URL </span><a href="https://www.taskus.com/careers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">https://www.taskus.com/careers/</span></u></a><span>.</span></p><p></p>

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