OCCUPATION THESAURUS

RECEPTIONIST



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
A receptionist works at the front desk of an office or business and, therefore, usually makes the first impression on clients. They're responsible for welcoming guests, distributing and filing paperwork, and answering the phone. They can have additional duties, such as making appointments, ordering office supplies, billing, bookkeeping, checking the mail, training new administrative employees, and escorting clients around the facility. Some receptionists might also be responsible for scheduling or arranging professional services, such as building repairs or website design.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
A high school diploma is usually required to work as a receptionist. However, in some facilities, high school students may be employed as office help and take on some of the duties. Most training, such as learning office protocol and how to use the company's software system, occurs on the job. Receptionists are often required to have baseline words-per-minute typing skills and proficiencies with common computer programs.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
CHARM, COMPUTER HACKING, DETAIL-ORIENTED, EXCEPTIONAL MEMORY, GOOD WITH NUMBERS, HOSPITALITY, MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH, MULTITASKING, PEACEKEEPING, READING PEOPLE, RESEARCH, WRITING

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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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SOURCES OF FRICTION:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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