During An Interview

Situation: Here, Alice is being interviewed for a job at Sun Tech. She is talking with Mr. Alan, The Personal Manager.

Alan	: Tell me a little about yourself.
Alice	: Originally, I am from Los Angeles.
Alan	: Who brought you to New York?
Alice	: I came to New York to attend the school as well as the college classes. I got attached to this place so much that I decided to stay here and find work.
Alan	: What work-experience do you have?
Alice	: I worked as an Assistant for a small newspaper. My primary responsibilities were to sell newspaper advertisements to business-houses.
Alan	: What did that experience teach you?
Alice	: I really enjoy sales and I want to pursue a career in sales and marketing.
Alan	: How would your former employer describe you?
Alice	: He told me that my sale-skills were an asset to the company. He also thanked me for my loyalty.
Alan	: You seem quite mature for your age. I see from your resume that you are a goal-oriented person.
Alice	: Thank you. I believe I have learnt these things from my parents. They are my role-models. However, I know I have lot to learn. Can you tell me a bit about the job-responsibilities?
Alan	: As a Sales-woman for our Company, you will be required to find new customers and take care of our existing customers.
Alice	: What will be the office-hours?
Alan	: Our office-hours are from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Alice	: What about the salary?
Alan	: The salary for sales is US$ 500 a month.
Alice	: OK. May I also ask what benefits you offer?
Alan	: We have paid holidays, a retirement-plan and bonuses if you meet sales-targets.
Alice	: That is nice.
Alan	: We also allow a one-week paid vocation in the first year. We allow this facility to the employee’s entire family.
Alice	: It is an excellent thing.

Source: Learn Correct English Conversation Book4, Chapter 1, Unit 4: During An Interview.
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