dualman7

I am just out of college and searching for a job. A friend told me about an opening as a receptionist for a company in my field of interest. Are there such things as male receptionists? Should i go for it?

maleficent

A receptionist is someone who answers the phones and greets visitors to the company. There's no hard and fast rule that says it has to be female. I've worked at companies where the receptionist was male, and no one honestly thought anything of it...It's an entry level job, it lets you in the front door of a company and gets you the ability to learn a lot about the company.

Years ago, I worked as a receptionist for a computer company, I became very friendly with the engineering staff, and rather than just sitting at my desk waiting for the phone to ring, since I asked, they'd often pass stuff on to me to do... Some of it was grunt work, but I also got interesting stuff tossed my way to.

Any job is what you make of it... Go for it..

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scott_p_1

There's absolutely no reason you couldn't be a male receptionist. They can't not hire you because you're a man.

Also, the only male receptionist I can think of offhand is Karl from that 1 episode of the Simpsons (No, not the black Carl, homer's friend, but the gay Karl, whose mother told him to 'never kiss a foo'l. Not that a male receptionist would have to be gay, but I'm going to stop here for fear of rambling)

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dualman7

lol scott. I had the same image of a male receptionist, that's why i am not sure about this. My friend apparently told them that I am a male, and they would like to interview me. I don't know what to think to be honest.

I am jobless and would love a chance to prove myself. But beinga receptionist never even crossed my mind. I know it would be an amazing opportunity to meet important people. The receptionist that's there now got promoted in 8 months. But how do i tell my parents/friends "I am a male receptionist". Is there a manly word for it?

Can you give me some advice??? I work twice per week right now, for a major network. I make less then sweat shop workers, but I am around world class people, and it basically makes up 90% of my resume. There are no openings in the company now, but there may be in about five to six months. I graduated from college three months ago, and have been slacking in my job search, because in the back of my mind I hope to get a job with this major network. How do i go about this? My biggest fear is that I jump at something now, and then this network offers me a job and I already have one. But on the other hand, what if the offer never comes? I have trouble sleeping because of this. Something has to happen soon. This receptionist gig sounds like a great opportunity...if I was female.

Squishor

You could always say, "I work the front desk" or some variation of that. I've seen male receptionists, it's not that unusual. It can be a great way to get a foot in the door.

maleficent

Ok -- so why not go for the opportunity in front of you...
You never know where opportunities come up -- and it's an excellent sign that the person in the previous job got promoted
You tell them you are a college graduate and got a job in your field. Tell 'em you are the phone stud -- it's j ust a title -- why would anyone even raise an eyebrow over what your title is

get over the sexist attitude Seriously.. this isn't 1955 where a woman could only be a secretary. It's a great opportunity. PERIOD.

There's no rule that says you have to stay with the company. If another opportunity presents itself, you can always leave (in a professional manner) Keep your contacts at the company you are at now... but go for the new opportunity. A full time job beats 2 days a week -- Either that or get yourself out of slacker mode and concentrate on your job search again.

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Lockjaw

Dude even if the company you want to work for offers you a job and you already have one it doesn't mean you can't take the job you want. Go for this receptionist job and I hope you get it. Better to be employed doing something that's "kind of embarassing" than being unemployed totally. Besides it'll look better on your resume if you don't have a giant gap in your employment history.

chickentribs

Receptionist? I would prefer the title Assistant to the President. I am sure you would be helping him out...

If you take the job, be agressive about asking for new responsibility and show them a lot of initiative. Sometimes those jobs can lull you into reading books or magazines which wouldn't look good...

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icksters

Go for it! Its a good opportunity especially if its in a field that interests you. BTW, there is nothing wrong with being male and being a receptionist, the one at my GYN is male hehe. *blushes*

martinguerre

i've put in hours...a senate office, where at least 4 out of the 9 people who worked phones were men. it's not a great job, but part of that was due to it being political. take the job, and see where it leads, IMO.

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guthmund

Why not?

You'll probably work more than you are now. It might be fun. You can make up a job title if you're that worried about being a 'receptionist'

"Yes, I am dualman7: Master of the Phones." You could probably have a little plaque made up and everything

You might get a job at later on at the network, or you could grab what's right in front of you and go in for the interview.

A job is what you make of it. You might like it and who knows where it may go?

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Blackthorn

There is a rotation at the front desk of my office that now includes two women and two men.

Like Mal said...a job is what you make of it so get in there!

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