Role File · Critical Risk
Receptionist.
Answers phones, schedules appointments, and greets visitors. At risk from AI phone systems and virtual receptionists.
US workers
1M
Avg. salary
$31K
AI risk
78%
Horizon
2-3 years
Assessment
Where this role sits on the index.
This role sits on the front line of displacement — meaningful automation within 2–3 years.
The Brief
What's at stake.
Receptionists answer calls, schedule appointments, manage visitor flow, and handle basic inquiries. AI voice assistants and virtual receptionist services (Jill, Oak, Clara) now answer calls, book appointments, and route calls automatically with natural conversation.
Task Analysis
Where the work goes.
AI will handle
- 01Answer phones
- 02Schedule appointments
- 03Route calls
- 04Take messages
You stay relevant
- 01Greet visitors
- 02Manage front desk
- 03Provide complex information
Stay ahead
The playbook.
Required
Core skills
- — Communication
- — Customer service
- — Organizational skills
- — Computer skills
- — Typing
Emerging
Future skills
- — Hospitality management
- — Office administration
- — Relationship building
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