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Corporate hostess/hostess
What is the role of a corporate receptionist? What skills are required? What are the tasks involved? Find all the answers to these questions in this job description designed exclusively for the hostess / receptionist profession.
I welcome all visitors to the site and respond to their queries with friendliness and professionalism. I also act as an ambassador for our customers' image.
What is the role of a hostess/hostess?
The role of a receptionist is toensure initial contact with visitors, customers or users of an establishment, representing the company or organization with professionalism. They are responsible for welcoming visitors to the reception area, handling inquiries, and directing people to the appropriate services or contacts. In addition to this, they are often in charge of managing appointments, and may take care of various administrative tasks such as handling telephone calls or managing mail. In short, they play a key role in the company's brand image, ensuring that every interaction is smooth and positive.
My missions and responsibilities
as a corporate hostess or hostess
I'm the point of entry for various visitors and collaborators
- I take care of the physical reception on site
- I issue and manage access badges
- I direct visitors
- I streamline exchanges with our customers
- I manage the switchboard
- I make appointments and send confirmations
- I manage meeting rooms
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My core competencies
Know-how
Switchboard management
Proficiency in office automation tools
Excellent elocution
Writing skills
Fluency in English or another foreign language is a plus
Know-how
- Sense of service
- Rigor
- Initiative
- Diplomacy
The advantages of my job
- Variety of situations: my days are never the same
- Relational : I'm close to employees and visitors
- Service : I play an active part in the smooth running of the company
How to become a company hostess?
Becoming a corporate receptionist is an excellent option for those wishing to work in a contact-oriented profession within various sectors, such as large corporations or local authorities. This role, which puts the professional in first contact with visitors and customers, requires impeccable presentation and the ability to handle inquiries efficiently.
How can I become a hostess/hostess ?
- A-level diploma
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Bac pro reception professions
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Bac pro SAPAT - personal and community services
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Bac pro AGOrA - assistance with the management of organizations and their activities
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- BAC +1 diploma
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MC (complementary qualification) reception
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- BAC +2 diploma
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BTS tourism
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In conclusion, to become a company receptionist, I need to have a minimum level of training in the field of reception, combined with a good general knowledge and mastery of IT tools. These qualifications, combined with a few years' experience, will make me an attractive candidate for companies employing in this sector.
My career prospects
- Managerial functions (team leader or site manager)
- Branch operations functions (Operations Manager, then Operations Manager)
- The other Onet universes
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