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SWITCHBOARD ATTENDANT [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Telephone Services
CONT

Switchboard operators complete connections for customers' calls; provide information and assistance to customers, and handle business, message, conference or other special service calls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Services téléphoniques
DEF

Personne chargée de mettre les clients en liaison avec leurs correspondants et d'établir pour eux les communications locales ou interurbaines lorsque le service n'est pas automatique.

OBS

Relève du chef de réception.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Servicios telefónicos
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