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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

receptionist

Receptionists are responsible for the reception area of a business.

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Description

Receptionists are responsible for the reception area of a business. They answer the phone, greet guests, pass information, respond to inquiries and instruct visitors. They are the first point of contact for clients and customers.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
company policiescustomer service
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
accounting techniquesoffice administration
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain reception areacommunicate by telephonegreet guestsuse microsoft officecommunicate with customerscommunicate verbal instructionsdisseminate messages to peopleadminister appointmentsdisseminate internal communicationsadhere to organisational guidelinesmaintain logbooks
OPTIONALOptional competences
register visitorsuse office systemsuse different communication channelshandle mailhandle customer complaintsprocess datafile documentshandle petty cashorganise facilities for office personnelissue sales invoicesprocess bookingmaintain correspondence recordsscreen clientsprocess paymentsassist at check-indeliver correspondencedevelop documentation in accordance with legal requirementsrespond to customers' inquiriescheck tickets at venue entrykeep personal administration

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

35 total
13 essential · 22 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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