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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Preparing For An Interview

Situation: Alice is getting ready for a job-interview at Sun Tech. She is asking her friend, Nancy for some advance.

Alice	: Nancy, do you have any tip for a successful interview?
Nancy	: Well, first of all, you need to dress up yourself professionally.
Alice	: OK. What precautions should I take during the interview?
Nancy	: Please ensure that you make good eye-contact and answer all the questions politely and positively.
Alice	: But I am not sure what kind of questions they will ask.
Nancy	: They will probably want to know a little bit about your work-experience as well as something about your character.
Alice	: What kind of questions should I ask them?
Nancy	: You should ask them about the job-requirements and a few details about the Company.
Alice	: Should I ask them about salary, working hours and vacation?
Nancy	: No. Do not initiate any talk related to salary unless they bring it up.
Alice	: You are right. If they are interested in availing of my services, there will be plenty of chances to talk about it later.
Nancy	: You are absolutely right. The more interested they are, the more they shall offer.

Source: Learn Correct English Conversation Book3, Chapter 1, Unit 3: Preparing For An Interview.
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Applying For a Job.

Situation: Alice is at Sun Tech, a large electronics company, applying for a job. She is talking to Diana, the Receptionist.

Diana	: (on telephone) Ok, Mr. John. We shall talk in detail later on. Bye!
Alice	: Good morning. I saw your advertisement on the internet for a sales-person. I would like to apply for the job.
Diana	: OK. Then please fill in this application-form. Use either blue or black ink and write in the capital letters.
Alice	: OK. I have my resume with me.
Diana	: I shall attach it to your application-form. Have a seat please.
(Later) ......................................................................................................................................
Alice	: Excuse me, Madam. May I ask you a question?
Diana	: Yes, why not?
Alice	: What should I write over here if I do not have any awards or professional experience to list?
Diana	: Just leave that part blank.
Alice	: OK. I think I have filled in everything correctly. When should I expected to hear from you?
Diana	: We will call you for an interview after reviewing your resume.
Alice	: Thank you very much.
Diana	: You are welcome. Have a nice day.
Alice	: Thank you.

Source: Learn Correct English Conversation Book3, Chapter 1, Unit 2: Applying For a Job.
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Searching For a Job.

Situation: Alice is looking for a job. She asks her friend, Nancy, for advice.

Alice	: Nancy, what is the best way to find a job?
Nancy	: The ‘want-ads’ in the newspaper are probably the best source to find a job.
Alice	: I have been checking the ‘want-ads’ every day for a week, but I have not found anything that I am qualified for.
Nancy	: Try the Internet. You can use a Search-Engine to find job sites, related to your field.
Alice	: Great idea! Thanks. I think I shall look for a position in sales.
Nancy	: I have just seen a job-opening in sales, at a company call Sun Tech. It can be just the sort of thing you are looking for.
Alice	: Really?
Nancy	: Oh yes! But the deadline is this afternoon.
Alice	: I should better get if I can submit my resume by e-mail.
Nancy	: Have you updated your resume? It should mention your experience.
Alice	: Do not worry. It is all set. Thanks.
Nancy	: Welcome.

Source: Learn Correct English Conversation Book3, Chapter 1, Unit 1: Searching for a job.
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