25 Receptionist Interview Questions
Assess first-impression skills, composure, multitasking, discretion and judgement in candidates for a receptionist role, whether front desk, corporate lobby or medical and hotel reception.
Receptionist Interview Questions
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What do you think a receptionist contributes to a company that nobody else can?
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Walk me through how you greet a visitor who arrives while you are on the phone.
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How do you prioritise when the phone rings, a courier arrives and two visitors are waiting at the same time?
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Tell me about a time you made a visitor feel genuinely welcome. What did you do?
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How would you handle a visitor who is angry because the person they came to see is late?
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A caller insists on speaking to a director who has asked not to be disturbed. What do you say?
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How do you decide what information you can and cannot give to someone who phones asking about an employee?
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Describe how you would manage the visitor log and badges for a building with strict security rules.
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A visitor you do not recognise walks past your desk toward the offices without stopping. What do you do?
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Tell me about a situation where you had to stay calm while someone was rude to you.
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How do you transfer a call so that the caller never feels passed around?
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What is your approach to taking a message so that the recipient has everything they need?
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How do you keep the reception area tidy, welcoming and well stocked without it being asked?
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You notice that a meeting room has been double-booked. How do you sort it out?
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Tell me about a time you made a mistake at the front desk. What happened and what did you change?
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How would you deal with a delivery for someone who is away, when the courier needs a signature?
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What would you do if a visitor felt unwell in the waiting area?
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Which office tools have you used for bookings, visitor management or a switchboard, and how quickly do you learn new ones?
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How do you welcome someone who does not speak the language you work in well?
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Tell me about a time you had to handle confidential information. How did you protect it?
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What do you do during the quiet moments at the desk?
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How would you handle a colleague who regularly asks you to cover for personal errands while you are also on the desk?
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How do you respond to a caller who is vague and cannot explain who they need to reach?
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The company is hosting an important client tomorrow. What do you prepare at reception?
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How do you keep your energy and a smile through a long day of constant interruptions?
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