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Receptionist
Because the Receptionist is an organization’s front line representative, excellent interpersonal skills are essential. You greet clients and customers, answer questions, and provide information about the firm you work for. For many customers, clients, and visitors, the first impression you give is the impression that stays with them.
This is a job that requires a high level of social interaction, and a strong desire to interact with and help people is important. You should be an attentive listener, as well as courteous and professional at all times. Your Baker instructors will help you to build on the social attributes you already have and will teach you the basic office skills that will make your job easier and help you to advance.
– Niki Nichols Baker GraduateThere are certain things that you can learn by book, but there are other things that you just have to learn by experience. By having somebody who has already done it and had the experience, it’s easier…
Career Facts
- The average annual salary for a Receptionist is $24,600.
- Employment for Receptionists is expected to increase 17 percent by 2016, which is higher than average.
- About one-third of all Receptionists work in the health care and social assistance industries, including physician and dental offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient care facilities.
- The use of technology has increased the demand for workers with diverse clerical and technical skills.
- Strong computer skills can be an important factor in advancing to a better paying job as a Secretary or Administrative Assistant.
Programs
- Certificate
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