Is a Receptionist Role Right for You?

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By Megan Lacombe

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Is_a_Receptionist_Role_Right_for_YouAre you recently graduated? New grads may be thinking what the next step is in terms of their life and their career. If you're pondering what your next move is, perhaps think about taking on a role within an office setting with Liberty Staffing. 

Liberty Staffing Services offers many office positions throughout Ontario, both temporarily and permanently. For example, we offer Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Representative, Data Entry, Reception roles, and many other clerical positions. 

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Most companies have Receptionists to handle customer inquires over the phone, email, and in-person, scheduling meetings and appointments, as well as other administrative duties. 

Perhaps a role in Reception would be the right career move for you! Reception is a great position to take if you possess the following skills/traits: 

You're Great at Multitasking

Skilled Receptionists are often great multitaskers. They can handle multiple phone lines ringing simultaneously, while helping customers at the front desk. 

If you think you can handle all of these tasks at the same time, within a busy office setting, then a Reception role is probably the right fit for you. 

Strong Desire to Help People

If you are someone who loves to assist others, then a Reception position is perfect for you. Whether you enjoy helping coworkers solve problems, answering customer inquiries, or helping keep the front end clean, you are ready to go above and beyond to help in any way that you can. 

You are a People-Person

Do people often describe you as charismatic, positive, friendly, and a great conversationalist? If you love interacting with people, then a Receptionist position would suit you well. 

As a Receptionist, you are the first person to respond to calls, and the first person that customers see when they enter the office. Ideal Receptionists will appear friendly and professional. 

Organization is Your Middle Name

Filing physical documents, and scheduling appointments/meetings on the company's computer software are more tasks required of a Receptionist. So in this role, you have to be a very organized person. 

It won't bode well to lose important documents, or book multiple meetings at the same time. Receptionists must have great attention to detail. They are neat, methodical, and structured in their work. 

Strong Computer Skills

Depending on the company, Receptionist can use a variety of administrative softwares, so those in the role must be tech-savvy and computer literate. Typically employers train you on using the software, but it doesn't hurt to have basic knowledge of computer programs prior to. 

If you know your way around a computer, then a Receptionist role is the way to go. 

Understand Confidentiality 

Last, but certainly not least, a Receptionist must understand the importance of confidentiality, especially when you are working somewhere that has a business to business, or business to customer model. 

At times, there may be clients or customers that call and ask you for certain information. Be aware of information that you are legally able to provide, and information that you are not (like personal contact information, etc.). The same goes for properly disposing confidential documents. A Receptionist is essentially a gate keeper of important information. 

Ready to start a career as a Receptionist? Contact a Liberty Staffing Services recruiter today! 

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Megan Lacombe

Megan is a Media Communications professional at Liberty Staffing. She has experience working as a Freelance Writer for a variety of companies online. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, photography, running, and kayaking. An avid reader, she reads anything, anywhere. She puts creativity and passion into everything that she does. Her favourite quote is “Create the things you wish existed” by Anonymous.

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