The best way to explore collection work is to secure part-time or summer employment in a collection agency or credit office. You might also find it helpful to interview a collection worker to obtain firsthand information about the practical aspects of this occupation. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field?
Take speech, psychology, business, and mathematics classes to build your skills to work as a collection worker. Finally, the associations listed at the end of this article may be able to provide further information about the career.
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