Ability to make decisions based on facts. Ability to work well with people and to give directions to others. Ability to work well with fingers in operating office machines and knowledge of office equipment and procedures. Present hiring practices show that two out of three of all employers of Front Office Managers require two years of education or training beyond high school. College or business school graduation is required for many jobs.
Training is usually brief and includes an explanation of the company s facilities and services.
Experience and familiarity with the organization are necessary, and thus many positions are filled by experienced office staff from within the firm.