We surveyed 2,230 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.

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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.