Receptionist CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly Receptionist CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Receptionist with 5 years of experience in front desk operations, call handling and scheduling. Friendly, organized and skilled in MS Office.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Welcomed 5+ visitors and handled 20 calls daily professionally.
- Managed appointments and meeting rooms for 20 staff.
- Kept visitor logs and office records accurate and up to date.
- Resolved inquiries and complaints quickly at the first point of contact.
- Supported administrative tasks including filing and data entry.
SKILLS
Front Desk Operations · Call Handling · Scheduling · MS Office · Visitor Management · Customer Service · Data Entry · Filing · Communication · Problem Solving
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a Receptionist
Experience bullet examples
- Welcomed [X]+ visitors and handled [X] calls daily professionally.
- Managed appointments and meeting rooms for [X] staff.
- Kept visitor logs and office records accurate and up to date.
- Resolved inquiries and complaints quickly at the first point of contact.
- Supported administrative tasks including filing and data entry.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong Receptionist CV
- Put "Receptionist" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. Front Desk Operations, Call Handling, Scheduling — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Receptionist CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced Receptionists. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a Receptionist CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include Front Desk Operations, Call Handling, Scheduling, MS Office, Visitor Management, Customer Service.
Should a Receptionist CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.