Receptionists collect information and greet visitors to an office. Their duties include answering emails and telephone calls directed to an office, providing another layer of security for office buildings and helping physical visitors to an office sign in and find the professionals they need. Their responsibilities also include gathering information about visitors to an office and sending it to other professionals in the office so they can prepare for meetings with the visitors. Finally, a receptionist may greet visitors to the office and provide an escort to the guests to locations and professionals throughout the building