Classification note
- Published code: 4222
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 4 Clerical Support Workers
- Sub Major Group: 42 Customer Services Clerks
- Minor Group: 422 Client Information Workers
- Unit Group: 4222 Contact Centre Information Clerks
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
Contact centre information clerks provide advice and information to clients, respond to queries regarding a company s or an organization s goods, services or policies, and process financial transactions using the telephone or electronic communications media, such as email. They are located in premises that may be remote from clients or other operations of the organizations or companies about whom information is provided.
Tasks include
Tasks include - (a) dealing with incoming calls and messages from clients, whether to answer queries, handle calls for service or sort out complaints; (b) identifying requirements and entering events into a computer system; (c) dispatching tasks to other units, when relevant; (d) invoicing or handling payments, where necessary; (e) sending letters, information sheets and other documents to clients; (f) advising clients of additional products or services.
Included occupations or child groups
Examples of the occupations classified here: - Customer contact centre information clerk
Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Telephone operator - 4223 - Market research interviewer - 4227 - Call centre salesperson - 5244 - Customer contact centre salesperson - 5244 - Telemarketing salesperson - 5244
Notes
Only workers who respond to requests for information and/or handle straightforward transactions are classified in Unit Group 4222, Contact Centre Information Clerks. Those who provide specialized services, such as travel consultants, are classified in the relevant specialized group whether or not they are located in customer contact centres.
ISCO-88 correspondence
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