For example, you will most likely need interpersonal skills in your life. They are what allow you to speak to other people and interact on a meaningful with them throughout your day to day life. It is an important skill to have when you are dealing with customers on a daily, if not hourly, basis, because it means you will be able to handle the calls, or customers, that come in and be able to relate with them quickly. Relating to a customer is a very important skill that any customer service representative needs to master so that they can provide the best service possible for the customers they deal with.
Another important skill is the ability to master new skills quickly. If a customer service representative works in the technical support aspect of the industry, they are going to be hard up to make sure that they constantly provide the quickest support solution, without any trouble.