RetailISCO 4214

Debt collector

Debt collectors compile debt owned to the organisation or third parties, mostly in cases when the debt is past its due date.

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Rate 5 of the 19 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

create solutions to problems

facilitate official agreement

assess customers

calculate debt costs

pose questions referring to documents

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (19)

debt collection techniquesdebt collection techniquesThe techniques and principles used to collect overdue debt from customers.debt classificationdebt classificationThe different classifications of debt such as public and publicly guaranteed debt, private non-guaranteed credits, central bank deposits, etc.debt systemsdebt systemsThe processes needed to obtain goods or services before payment and when a sum of money is owed or overdue.credit control processescredit control processesThe various techniques and procedures applied to ensure that credit is given to the suitable customers and that they pay on time.create solutions to problemscreate solutions to problemsSolve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising informat...communicate with customerscommunicate with customersRespond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.maintain client debt recordsmaintain client debt recordsPreserve a list with the debt records of clients and update it regularly.keep task recordskeep task recordsOrganise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.facilitate official agreementfacilitate official agreementFacilitate an official agreement between two disputing parties, ensuring that both parties agree on the resolution which has been decided on, as well as writing the necessary documents and ensuring bo...assess customersassess customersEvaluate customers’ personal circumstances, needs and preferences.calculate debt costscalculate debt costsCalculate the amount of money owed by applying basic numeracy principles.use communication techniquesuse communication techniquesApply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.pose questions referring to documentspose questions referring to documentsRevise and formulate questions in regards to documents in general. Investigate about the completeness, confidentiality measures, style of the document, and specific instructions to handle documents.perform debt investigationperform debt investigationUse research techniques and tracing strategies to identify overdue payment arrangements and address them.process paymentsprocess paymentsAccept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attent...enforce customer's debt repaymentenforce customer's debt repaymentMonitor customers to pay all debts and amounts due; negotiate return of merchandise.have computer literacyhave computer literacyUtilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.show diplomacyshow diplomacyDeal with people in a sensitive and tactful way.secure sensitive customer's informationsecure sensitive customer's informationSelect and apply security measures and regulations related to sensitive customer information with the aim of protecting their privacy.

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consumer protectionconsumer protectionThe current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.organisational structureorganisational structureFramework of the different departments within the organisation, as well its people, their roles and responsibilities.office softwareoffice softwareThe characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.product comprehensionproduct comprehensionThe offered products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.law of obligationlaw of obligationThe legal procedures that regulate the rights and duties arising between individuals.civil process ordercivil process orderThe legal procedures and standards that courts follow in civil lawsuits.meet deadlinesmeet deadlinesEnsure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.counsel clientscounsel clientsAssist and guide clients to overcome their personal, social, or psychological issues.present reportspresent reportsDisplay results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a debt collector do?

Debt collectors compile debt owned to the organisation or third parties, mostly in cases when the debt is past its due date.

What skills does a debt collector need?

A debt collector needs 19 essential skills, including debt collection techniques, debt classification, debt systems, credit control processes, create solutions to problems.

Will AI replace debt collector jobs?

The AI disruption score for debt collector is 81/100 (very high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: maintain client debt records, calculate debt costs, debt classification. Most resilient: counsel clients, show diplomacy, facilitate official agreement.

AI Replacement Risk

81/ 100

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Skills most at risk from AI

maintain client debt records calculate debt costs debt classification

Skills resilient to automation

counsel clients show diplomacy facilitate official agreement

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Quick Facts

SectorRetail

ISCO GroupCustomer services clerks

Essential Skills19

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