CV Writing – Choose your words carefully!
March 15, 2022
Most of you will be familiar with the expression “Computer says no!” This begs the question, is your C.V. A.I.-Ready?
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First impressions last!!!
February 22, 2022
On reception, first impressions are everything! What we deliver in terms of professionalism, confidence, security and information can
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2022
Happy New Year from the LRA! Resolutions are great but don’t you find they can sometimes place us under immense pressure? Join that gym, lose that weight, meditate and pray to the sun, spend more time with friends, invest in that course…the list goes on.
“A-ha!!” – My definitive light bulb moment
November 29, 2021
Years ago when I worked in recruitment, a client called most upset at a receptionist that was placed by our agency. They were not impressed by their lack of finesse, confidence and their ability to handle pressure situations.
Does your career excite you?
October 26, 2021
When I worked as a recruitment consultant, I would frequently view CVs that had very little to do with the job being advertised. Therefore, I used to take a more holistic approach towards the candidate. I would engage them
Reaching a milestone and growing…
September 30, 2021
It is so wonderful to see how many new students have signed up for our online course. Thank you!
Hello, how are you? No, really…how ARE you?
September 6, 2021
People very rarely ask twice, but if we really care about someone’s mental health, it’s important that we do. I was an atypical receptionist as I would engage with my clients showing that I also cared. Some were clients
The Perfect CV
July 29, 2021
Time and time again candidates are sometimes surprised that their CV was constantly rejected for reception positions. A simple skim through the pages would always reveal why. Unfortunately, a recruiter does not have the
Are you at procrastination station…
June 19, 2021
…awaiting arrival to a deserving destination?
It all starts with self-belief!
May 5, 2021
The definition of Self-belief is the confidence in your own abilities or judgement.
Are you in love with your voice?
April 11, 2021
As reception and customer service trainers, we have seen, time and again, people struggle to fall in love with their own voice. We love hearing the different tones, styles, textures and accents that we have had the pleasure to meet and teach
Do you have the confidence to light up a room?
March 22, 2021
Do you have the confidence to light up a room?
We cover confidence in depth on our professional receptionist course at the LRA. The ability to radiate 1000 watts can often be the difference between you and the competition. When it comes to standing out on your CV
Many congratulations to our first virtual class of 2021!
March 7, 2021
It was a pleasure to welcome Alayna, Monet, Daniel, Aleksandra, Beverley, Hannah, Ella and Madison on the Professional Receptionist Training course last weekend. These students were simply the best and we all had a great
The power is in your hands!
February 6, 2021
You have it within you to become anything……it just takes some application and investment.
2021 here we come…with refreshed reception training in London
January 4, 2021
It has been a mixed review to the start of 2021 as we’re very much in the grip of the pandemic. We have been busy adapting our live reception training courses to go online! It has been exciting adapting this as we have added