Receptionists
Receptionists receive and direct telephone calls and visitors to commercial, government and other establishments.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£12933
New workers start around £6326. Normal pay is £12933 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £21161.
Jobs
13424
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Maintains reception area in good order.
- Records details of visitors, issues security passes and informs visitors of any actions to be taken in case of an emergency.
- Supplies brochures, pamphlets and other information for clients.
- Answers, screens and forwards or otherwise deals with telephone enquiries.
- Records the details of enquiries and makes appointments and reservations.
- Receives callers and clients and directs them to the appropriate person or department.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Critical Thinking
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Writing
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
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Active Learning
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Monitoring
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Mathematics
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Science
