Also called: Front Desk Coordinator
Greets visitors, answers phones and is the first face people see at a business.
You welcome clients, sign in visitors, transfer calls and keep the waiting area organized.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years). Flat.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Check-in kiosks and AI phone systems replace many front-desk roles; in-person welcome remains in clinics and offices.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to front-desk jobs at salons, gyms, dental offices and car dealers
Classes: Computer applications, Speech and debate, Spanish or another world language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4171.
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