Did you know the receptionist at the company you work for could be instrumental in helping you take your job to the next level? Many people do not, but in reality, your boss probably has a very close relationship with your company’s receptionist, and they may ask for their opinion when making decisions. If you are worried about
career progression, here are some simple ways to impress the receptionist every now and then.
Talk to Them
Have you ever actually said more than hi or bye to the receptionist? Most people would answer no, but refusing to engage in a meaningful conversation with the receptionist could come back to bite you. Of course, you don’t have to ask them about their personal life, but engaging in small talk about the weather or pop culture could be beneficial. This type of talk will paint you as human, and show you view the receptionist as more than just someone who picks up the phone.
Don’t Expect Them to Do Everything for You
Let’s be honest – being a receptionist is hard work, especially when they are responsible for taking every single call and message for the company. Many are also tasked with secretarial or assistant-like tasks such as making travel arrangements, ordering meals and reaching out to potential candidates. To make the job of your receptionist easier, you may want to avoid overloading them with elementary tasks you could complete yourself.
Avoid Flirting
This may sound like common sense to most, but you should always avoid flirting with the receptionist. Flirting is highly unprofessional, and if the receptionist is uninterested, things can quickly backfire on you. Workers should also remember that aggressive or frequent flirting can be considered sexual harassment in the workplace.
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and engineering professionals with companies they can grow with.
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