Secretary:
A secretary is a person who is hired as an employee in order to help the activities performed in an organization.
Receptionist:
A receptionist is a front desk officer who welcomes the visitors and receives phone calls. He or she greets the visitors. A receptionist gives provides the first impression of an organization. He or she is the first point of contact in an organization.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, make appointments, and carry out administrative tasks. | A person who greets and deals with clients and visitors to a surgery, office etc. |
| Synonyms | Clerk, executive and assistant | Auditor, worker, cashier, employee and operator |
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| Word origin | The word secretary was originated in the 15th century from the Middle English secretarie. | The word receptionist was originated in 1901. |
| Contact with | A secretary contacts with a particular boss. | Receptionist has to contact with strangers and visitors. |
| Works for | A secretary works for one or two managers. | Receptionist works for an organization and represents the whole organization. |
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