Receptionist CV profile examples
The profile at the top of a receptionist CV should tell the reader who you are, what you do well, and what you are looking for, in two to four sentences. The example CV uses the first version below; these alternatives show how the same role reads at different stages.
Receptionist CV bullet points
Start each point with an action and finish with a result or useful detail. Use these as a model rather than copying them: swap in your own numbers, settings, and tools so every line is true for you.
- Greeted up to 100 visitors a day, creating a welcoming and professional first impression.
- Managed a multi-line switchboard, directing calls quickly and taking accurate messages.
- Booked and confirmed around 80 appointments a day across three clinicians' diaries.
- Reduced missed appointments by 30% by introducing reminder calls and texts.
- Took payments and balanced the till at the end of each day.
- Handled patient and guest information confidentially, in line with data protection rules.
- Resolved complaints calmly at the desk and escalated complex issues to managers.
- Kept the reception area tidy, stocked, and compliant with health and safety checks.
Skills for a receptionist CV
Choose the skills that match the job advert and that you can back up with an example from your experience.
Practical skills
- Welcoming visitors and guests
- Switchboard and call handling
- Diary and appointment management
- Payments and cash handling
- Booking and practice systems
- Data protection
Personal strengths
- Warm, professional manner
- Multitasking at busy times
- Organisation
- Discretion
- Clear communication
Tips for writing a receptionist CV
Show that you can multitask
Reception work means juggling calls, visitors, and bookings at once. Numbers such as calls per day or appointments managed show the pace you are used to.
Match the setting
Medical, hotel, salon, and corporate reception each use different systems and vocabulary. Tailor your profile and skills to the setting in the advert.
Keep the presentation polished
Employers often judge a receptionist's attention to detail from the CV itself. Check spelling, dates, and formatting carefully before you send it.
The template in this example
This example uses the Outline template (framed header, outlined sections). Its simple styling keeps attention on your content and prints clearly in black and white. You can switch to any of the 40 templates in the editor without retyping, and change the colour, font, and spacing.