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Receptionist

Receptionist

  • Ideal for those who love interacting with people and providing helpful information.
  • Be the welcoming face and voice that connects visitors to the right resources.
  • Master multitasking by managing calls, appointments, and visitor inquiries.
💰 Earn $36K-$46K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

137,800 Annually

Earnings

$39,410

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Day-to-Day

  • Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
  • Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
  • Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
  • File and maintain records.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Relating with or serving others

You are skilled in 💫

  • Service Orientation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Accomplishing things
  • Personal relationships

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