Professional Receptionist Course By London Reception Academy

Master the traits of a Professional Receptionist studying deportment, elocution, customer service and telephone skills.

What you'll learn
Master the skills to understand true telephone etiquette.
Learn what is required as a professional receptionist role with the breakdown of duties.
Master the correct speech, grammar, expression & voice inflection when on the telephone and face to face.
Get into the mindset to become the ultimate receptionist.
Present yourself with how to dress, sit and carry yourself professionally for success.
Learn how to handle a variety of different behaviours when on reception.
Practice what you have learnt with step by step exercises after each module.
Gain the confidence on how to multi-task a busy day.
Understand the technical side of your voice and how to use it.
Support with finding work in this field no matter where you are in the world.
Requirements
No requirements necessary apart from a willingness to learn, thorough engagement, focus and commitment.
Learn to believe in yourself and improve upon what you already have.
Description
Have you ever wanted to work in reception?Are you someone that longs to grace the reception desk of a prestigious company?Maybe you would like to start in reception and proceed up the corporate ladder?Are you in a position where you would like to earn more money and feel this is your time to shine?If you are looking to find work in this field The London Reception Academy will support you with your learning.If you already work as a receptionist, then this course is designed to support you with learning from the ground up as we believe it is never too late to polish your skills and be recognised for something bigger.My name is Sun Moritz and I am head of The London Reception Academy. I was lucky enough to start my corporate career in reception. The experience gave me many transferable skills and before I realised, I was head receptionist for a marketing company. I acquired all the tricks of the trade and my new found confidence helped me secure more exciting roles further in my career.I have always felt passionate about being a receptionist since starting my career at the age of 17 for a very large company. Everyone knew who I was and so much was relied upon me being at my best!Here I will teach you many skills required to master the role of a receptionist including the following:1. Speaking in the correct way.2. Presenting yourself on reception.3. How to present an air of confidence to those around you.4. Handling conflict when on the phone and face to face.5. Building trust quickly with a difficult person.6. Managing different behaviours.7. Sharpening your listening skills.8. Mastering attention to detail.9. Learning how to spin many plates by becoming efficient whilst maintaining a calm composure.10. Supporting you through a number of exercises giving you clarity of what's required in the role.Most importantly, it is key to enjoy the process yet maintain a professional demeanour when placed at front of house reception. From acorns grow oak trees and reception may only be the start for you. A receptionist is such a vital role in any organisation so ensure you have your notebook, an open mind, a willingness to learn and a determination to succeed!See you in class!!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome from Sun Moritz

Lecture 2 Introduction, credentials and why put your trust in the LRA?

Lecture 3 What will I learn from this course?

Section 2: The Role of the Receptionist

Lecture 4 What is the role of the receptionist?

Lecture 5 Breakdown of duties

Lecture 6 Preface to Your Assessment

Section 3: Deportment & Appearance

Lecture 7 First Impressions

Lecture 8 How to present yourself as a receptionist

Lecture 9 Identifying your own brand

Lecture 10 Preface to Your Assessment

Section 4: Speech

Lecture 11 Grammar

Lecture 12 Grammar Exercises

Lecture 13 a. Introduction to Elocution b. Breathing and Relaxation

Lecture 14 Elocution Defined

Lecture 15 Voice Inflection

Lecture 16 Voice Inflection - Exercise Sheet

Lecture 17 Voice Inflection - Exercise

Lecture 18 Pitch & Tone

Lecture 19 Preface to Your Assessment

Section 5: Customer Service & Conduct

Lecture 20 Customer Service - Understanding the principles

Lecture 21 Answering the telephone

Lecture 22 Addressing the caller

Lecture 23 Handling the call

Lecture 24 Taking a message - Part One

Lecture 25 Taking a message exercise

Lecture 26 Taking a message - Part Two

Lecture 27 Taking a message exercise - Answers

Lecture 28 Managing your voice message system

Lecture 29 Managing your voice message system - Exercise

Lecture 30 Mastering a busy switchboard

Lecture 31 Receiving visitors and VIPs

Lecture 32 The Order of Priority

Lecture 33 The Order of Priority - Exercise

Lecture 34 Preface to Your Assessment

Section 6: Managing Behaviours

Lecture 35 a. Introduction b. Handling Situations

Lecture 36 The Golden Rules of Disclosure

Lecture 37 The Art of Negotiation

Lecture 38 Effective Listening

Lecture 39 Listening Exercise

Lecture 40 Attention to Detail Exercise

Lecture 41 Managing Objections

Lecture 42 Statements, Questions & Objections Exercise

Lecture 43 Statements to avoid

Lecture 44 Attitude is the key to everything

Lecture 45 Managing the customer's perception

Lecture 46 Owning the problem

Lecture 47 Delivering bad news

Lecture 48 Managing the talkative caller

Lecture 49 Managing the passive caller

Lecture 50 Managing the angry caller

Lecture 51 Managing the assertive caller

Lecture 52 Open and Closed Questions

Lecture 53 Open and Closed Questions Exercise

Lecture 54 Preface to Your Assessment

Section 7: The Reception Interview

Lecture 55 Preparing for your interview

Lecture 56 Interview Questions

Lecture 57 Questions to ask

Lecture 58 How to find work in reception

Section 8: Downloads for Answers to Exercises

Lecture 59 Guide to Answer Sheets and Downloads

Lecture 60 Written Exercise Answer Sheets

Lecture 61 Bonus Lecture

Section 9: Final Words

Lecture 62 Congratulations

Any one of any age. A Reception career does not discriminate so all are welcome from beginning to intermediate level.,If you have never worked in reception this training will support you from the ground up.,Anyone who is looking to get back into a reception role from a career break.,Anyone who is already working in reception but is looking for promotion to a better paying reception role