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Receptionist: how to take the next step

A clear summary of the work and a safe route to real job ads and applications.

Illustration of a front desk with a bell, a headset, a laptop showing a calendar and a visitor badge

Typical tasks

  • Greeting visitors, checking them in and issuing visitor badges.
  • Answering, screening and transferring phone calls and emails.
  • Booking, confirming and rescheduling appointments in a calendar system.
  • Taking payments, issuing receipts and handling simple billing questions.
  • Receiving post and deliveries and distributing them.

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Before you apply

Requirements depend on the country, the sector and each employer. Always read the full job ad and check which licences, certificates or training it asks for. Our full guide explains the most common ones.

How to use this guide

  1. Review the typical tasks and requirements of the role.
  2. Open the "how to apply" page with public job boards.
  3. Look for real vacancies and apply directly on the employer's or job board's website.

Frequently asked questions

Is this page a job offer?

No. Opportuly Careers is an information site: we do not post vacancies, we do not hire and we take no part in recruitment.

Do I have to pay to apply?

You should not pay to apply. Be wary of anyone asking for money for an interview, compulsory training or a contract.

Where can I find more information?

In our full guide to this job and on the public job boards linked from the apply page.

Sources

General information only. We do not publish vacancies or salaries: always check the job ad and the official source.

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