Receptionists and Information Clerks Career

Receptionists and Information Clerks

The main tasks and work activities of Receptionists and Information Clerks are to answer telephones to direct calls or provide information, schedule appointments, collect deposits, payments or fees, operate computers or computerized equipment. In general, for the Receptionists and Information Clerks, speaking, active Listening, service Orientation, critical Thinking and other 6 skills are required.

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General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Receptionists and Information Clerks

Receptionists and Information Clerks occupations usually require a high school diploma. 66.93% of Receptionists and Information Clerks have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 1.87% of Receptionists and Information Clerks have Post-Secondary Certificate. You can check detailed job description, required skiils, activities, and more detailed description at Receptionists and Information Clerks tasks, skills, and ability page.

The following graph shows the percentage of earned degrees held by Receptionists and Information Clerks occupational group.

Less than a High School Diploma

6.53%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

66.93%

Post-Secondary Certificate

1.87%

Some College Courses

7.23%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

14.77%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

2.67%

Vocational Programs for Receptionists and Information Clerks Career

2 vocational programs are closely related to the Receptionists and Information Clerks occupation - Veterinary Reception, Receptionist and Receptionist. You can check the schools offering the programs with tuition, length of study, and earning information.

Veterinary Reception/Receptionist

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Receptionist

A program that prepares individuals to perform frontline public relations duties for a business, organization, or answering service. Includes instruction in telephone answering techniques, responding to information requests, keeping caller and/or visitor records, placing business calls, operating telephone switchboards and/or other communications equipment, relaying incoming and interoffice calls, schedule maintenance, and public relations skills

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Schools for Receptionists and Information Clerks Occupation

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses for preparing Receptionists and Information Clerks. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.

Escondido, CA

Escondido Adult School

Public, Less than 2 years school located in Escondido, CA