Looking for a job or career support? Meet with a NOVAWORKS career advisor at San Mateo Adult Education (Room 29) on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11:15 AM to 1:15PM.
Get help with local job openings, resume development, interview skills, training resources, and more- all at no cost.
789 E. Poplar Ave, San Mateo
Call 408-730-7232 or email [email protected]
Learn more at novaworks.org
We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our organization. In this role, you will manage daily front desk operations, greet visitors, handle multi-line phone systems, and deliver exceptional customer service to clients and staff.
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This is a paid opportunity ideal for someone looking to grow their administrative skills in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Provide excellent customer service by helping customers with their printing and copying needs. Operate print and production equipment to create high-quality finished products while working in a collaborative, team-oriented retail environment.
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Additional Info:
Provide friendly, professional front desk support for a youth program, serving as the first point of contact for parents, students, and visitors. Responsibilities include answering phones, processing payments, coordinating student pick-up, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. This role also supports administrative tasks, special events, and child supervision, including assisting with snack program operations.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED, age 18+, availability Monday–Friday afternoons in Napa, ability to pass TB test and background check, and strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred: Customer service or administrative experience, Spanish fluency, experience working with youth, and CPR/First Aid certification.
Today we watched a video about job searching, and I learned how important it is to use multiple job search sites, not just 1 or a small number of them. During the professional documents lab, I continued to work on my resume, adding more impact statements. Then we did practice interviewing with our peers, which was really helpful because we strategized on how best to answer different types of questions.
Today we watched Devin’s presentation on applying to jobs then look at different job websites on the job log. I created an account for a few sites and discovered old accounts. I also worked on the Interview Q&A document to update and add to my answers. Then in breakout rooms shared come Interview Q&As and provided feedback on answers. I found the feedback from our group helpful.
Today, we discussed mock interviews held on Wednesday. It was a great experience. Using our job log website to search other job listing sites was good. I found a few I didn’t know about. I also learned about Chatbox and how to use it. We practiced interview questions with partners. I’m learning how to give better responses.
Today, I participated in employment services session where we reviewed job postings, discussed effective job search strategies, and refined our resumes to align them with roles. We also practiced mock interview questions in breakout rooms, giving and receiving constructive feedback. The session helped me become more comfortable articulating my experience and responding clearly under pressure. Interviewing is a skill, and like any technical skill, it improves with structured practice. Continuing to strengthen both my technical and professional readiness.
I watched the video in the first part of training, worked on exploring the job search sites in my job log, and participated in the interview Q&A session.
Today I learned where to search for jobs. I also practiced interview questions with Erin, and we both were able to effectively answer many of the questions.