Finished college and planning to join a BPO ? So, there’s going to be jobs galore. Moreover, it’s hard to get the pink slip if you are working for the BPOs. If employees don’t perform well, they are simply shifted to a different process or sent back for retraining. Now let’s take a look at the pros and cons of joining the BPO sector as a career. First, ten reasons why you should join a BPO.

1).One can earn a quick buck and lots of it. The companies provide excellent remuneration packages compared to other industries.

2) No technical qualification required

3) No investment needed to upgrade yourself unlike many other professions.

4) One’s communication skills can be greatly improved. Many shysters end up as articulate dudes.The call centres run Personality Development Programmes free of cost along with regular product and voice training.

5) You can actually imbibe a lot of knowledge depending on the industry you are working for, i.e insurance, finance, accounting, telecom, auto, computer hardware etc. The companies also provide international certifications for the industry trained in.

6) You may be made to undergo the six-sigma and other quality control programmes hugely in demand in the corporate world.

7) You get good food for free and lots of recreational activities like gym, swimming pool, billiards, Internet for free. Also, one gets free home pick up and drops in AC cabs.

8) The work environment of most of the international call centres is truly world class. Also, most of the international BPO firms insure their employees for free. Plus, there are parties and get togethers at excellent hotels and discs on weekends all paid by the company. Camping tours are also arranged by the companies at hill resorts.

9)There are open feedback sessions during training which help you to know your strengths and weaknesses. You also learn team building skills and management.

10) Working in a BPO also helps while applying for a Visa to a foreign country . It gives you added points and helps if you are planning to immigrate as you are already familiar with their culture. Yes, I know it sounds too good to be true