Advancement Promotional opportunities for Receptionists are often limited. With additional training and experience, they can advance to typist, secretary, or administrative assistant. Receptionists in dental or medical facilities can sometimes learn the duties of dental or medical assistant and move into these positions. Larger employers may offer more promotional opportunities. Persons interested in government employment should apply at federal, state, city and county personnel offices.
Many schools operate placement centers for their graduates.
Jobs may be found through registration with temporary employment agencies, direct contact with employers and through classified advertisements in newspapers and trade publications. For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank . Click Right facing arrow to replay the Video, Speaker Icon to control Sound. Requires QuickTime Education and Training Employers prefer applicants with at least a high school diploma. Applicants should be able to type 40 or more words per minute accurately, and be able to operate calculators, computers, and duplicating machines.