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
High School Diploma or GED
Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))
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.
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Relating with or serving others
- Using data or completing tasks
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Service Orientation
- Speaking
- Writing
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having support
- Personal relationships
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Receptionist
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