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IBM interviews

What interviewers look for

“The main focus of an IT help desk is on fixing issues, while a service desk is more broadly focused on delivering services to users.”

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Help desk versus service desk

The senior manager calls first. Practise setting priority.

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“Service desks are the “face” of IT operations for employees, customers, suppliers and business partners.”

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The face of IT

“I already restarted it three times.” Practise the reply.

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Where the AI stops

“This type of help desk solution can use a chatbot as the primary point of contact before routing an issue to a human support agent.”

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Chatbot first, then a person

You cannot reach the failing service. Practise the handover.

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“Support automation: Enables agents to quicken their response and resolution workflow by automating repetitive tasks (tagging, help desk ticket management).”

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Automating repetitive tasks

The workaround works. Practise deciding what gets published.

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