If you like meeting people and enjoy having a varied day, this job could be perfect for you. Receptionists are the first point of contact for an organisation. They work in all kinds of locations, including businesses, hotels, schools, hospitals and sports centres.
You may not need any formal qualifications to start work as a receptionist. However, some employers will prefer you to have GCSEs, particularly in English and maths. IT skills will also be useful.
To become a receptionist, you will need to have a friendly and confident personality. You’ll also need good spoken and written communication skills. Sometimes you’ll need to be polite but firm when dealing with difficult people.
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