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Office Worker/Receptionist

What is a Office Worker/Receptionist?

An Office or Admin Assistant works in an office helping with different jobs.

In this job you might:

  • Answer the telephone .
  • Make appointments.
  • Make drinks for staff and visitors.
  • Type letters.
  • File and photocopy paperwork.
  • Order office supplies.
  • Ask visitors to sign in using a visitors book or on a computer screen.

You need to be able to:

  • Talk on the phone to people.
  • Greet customers at a reception desk.

The workplace and what it might be like:

  • You would normally work in an office but some people work from home.
  • Offices can be busy and noisy.
  • You might need to wear a uniform or wear smart shirt/blouse and trousers/skirt and smart shoes.
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