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What other title for "Receptionist" is most impressive to a future employer?

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Date Posted: 2013/04/29
Samar Abu Shaban
by Samar Abu Shaban , Regional HR Operations manager , souq.com

This depend on the role.
I don't prefer receptionist title as it is very narrow scope.
I prefer to use other titles like secretary or administrative assistant as this give better chance for enrich job and career development.

Abdulbaqi Seraj El-Din
by Abdulbaqi Seraj El-Din , مدير التسويق والمبيعات , شركة تقنية البناء

Public Relations Officer

Deleted user
by Deleted user

Front Desk Agent or Attendant.

Roy Ramirez
by Roy Ramirez , Deputy Operations Manager , Anan Iskan Development Co., Ltd.

Customer Service

nina bouchibi
by nina bouchibi , Import Officer , GEANT ELECTRONICS

desk  clerck

Amira El Sadek
by Amira El Sadek , Sales Manager , Real Estate Development

Receptionist .......
is the best title

Jana Dobrotkova
by Jana Dobrotkova , English Editor , APCO Worldwide

Front Office Execuitve.

Binod Timsina
by Binod Timsina , Human Resources Business Partner , CG Corp Global │ Chaudhary Group

Front Office Representative

Mohd Naseer Ahmed
by Mohd Naseer Ahmed , Payroll Officer Cum Bookkeeping , ADP PVT. LTD INDIA

It depends whether the "Receptionist" has got some more duties to be performed or simply looking for future impressive title.
They are many, 1.
Administrative Assistant(if some change in job): Taking care of freshers position, handling phone calls, e-mailing, arranging conference rooms, tracking data etc; 2.
Front Desk Officer: A receptionist also manages daily activities of the office.
3.
Company Support Representative: It also represents on behalf of the company, you could also call C.S.R.

Deleted user
by Deleted user

If possible minimise or do not use the Receptionist title as it is quite limiting in its portrayal of office workers.
To most businesses and employers receptionists implies that yes a person knows how to answer the phone and greet people but that's it.
We know that receptionists work very hard but that job title does not do applicants much service.
Other options: Administrative Assistant Office Assistant Secretary - if you have other skills to add.
indicate to the employer that you have various skills and willing to learn new skills.

Muhammad Waqas
by Muhammad Waqas , Accountant , Rafiq & Sons

Receptionist is best but alternative you can use front desk officer, front desk agent etc.

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