We surveyed 2,291 debt collectors to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical debt collector. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a debt collector?
Low
High
Working as a debt collector typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a debt collector?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a debt collector typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a debt collector?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a debt collector. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for debt collectors.
Do debt collectors work full-time or part-time?
89% of debt collectors work in full-time roles while 11% work part-time.
Is being a debt collector stressful?
Low
High
Stress is very commonplace for debt collectors, contributing negatively towards career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a debt collector?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a debt collector.
How competitive is the workplace for debt collectors?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for debt collectors.
Does being a debt collector require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for debt collectors.
Are debt collectors allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Debt collectors rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do debt collectors have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Debt collectors tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a debt collector physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as a debt collectors is rarely physically demanding, making it a suitable option for those unable to perform physically strenuous tasks.
Are debt collectors exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Debt collectors tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a debt collector require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for debt collectors.
Does being a good debt collector require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a debt collector.