Be the calm, friendly first impression they're hiring.
Busy phones, a queue at the desk and an upset visitor: receptionist interviews test how you juggle, communicate and keep things confidential. Practise your answers before the real thing.
- Warm, professional first impressions
- Juggling calls, visitors and admin
- Confidentiality and handling difficult people
Questions the panel will ask
- 01Tell me about yourself and why you want this receptionist role.
- 02How would you handle the phone ringing while someone is waiting at the desk?
- 03Tell me about a time you dealt with an upset or rude visitor.
- 04How do you keep information confidential?
- 05How do you stay organised when you're very busy?
Plus follow-ups on anything vague, then a scored debrief, video replay and STAR coaching.
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