Receptionists and Information Clerks
Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.
About the profession
Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.
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Based on the Receptionists and Information Clerks role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Receptionists and Information Clerk → Technician Receptionists and Information Clerk → Senior Technician Receptionists and Information Clerk → Lead Technician Receptionists and Information Clerk
Where are you on this career path?
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
47K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $26,940 - $32,045/year With equity/bonuses: $29,634 - $38,454 Top markets (SF/NYC): $30,981 - $38,454 Execute core tasks using Speaking under…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations. 10am, File and maintain records.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $18,858 - $28,841 Year 2-3: Junior level $32,045 - $35,293 Year 4-6: Mid level $35,293 - $38,265 Year 7-10: Senior level $38,265 - $44,368 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Receptionists and Information Clerk genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Speaking and Active Listening You communicate clearly…
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