Job interview
511
A: How did you know about our company?
B: I have a relative who works here.
A: Really? Who?
B: Her name is Sakamoto Naomi
512
A: How much are you expecting to get paid?
B: At least a hundred dollars a week.
A: Are you in a good health?
B: Just fine. There is nothing wrong with me.
513
A: How can we get in touch with you?
B: Just call me at home any time.
A: Okay. We will let you know within a week, either way we decide.
514
A: What made you decide on this type of job?
B: I like to work with people.
A: What made you pick this company?
B: You seem to treat your employees well.
515
A: What schools have you attended?
B: I went to Tokyo Nat'l Univ.
A: What was your major?
B: Business administration.
516
A: We need you to fill out this application form.
B: Should I fill out here, or at home?
A: You can fill it out here.
B: Thank you.
517
A: How long are you planning to stay with us?
B: Permanently, if possible.
A: Have you ever been fired from a job before?
B: No, never.
A: When can you start?
B: Whenever you need me.
518
A: Have you ever been unemployed?
B: No, never.
A: How was your attendance?
B: Very good. I am rarely sick.
519
A: How do you spend your free time?
B: I like to read books.
A: What kind of books do you like to read?
B: Mostly novels.
520
A: How fast can you type?
B: Sixty words a minute.
A: How about word processing?
B: I'm not very familiar with computers.
A: Do you have any other skills?
B: I have experience with a switchboard.
521
A: Do you have a car?
B: Yes.
A: Is it in good condition?
B: Yes. So far it hasn't had any problems.
522
A: Do you always wear glasses?
B: No, not always. Sometimes I wear contacts.
A: How is your health?
B: I almost never get sick.
523
A: How long does it take to get here from where you live?
B: About thirty minutes.
A: How many hours can you work per week?
B: I can work full time, forty hours a week.
524
A: Where are you from?
B: I'm from Tokyo, Japan.
A: Do you have a green card?
B: Yes. Would you like to see it?
A: When did you come to the States?
B: Six years ago.
525
A: Are you willing to relocate?
B: Yes.
A: Good. We're thinking of moving you to Mexico.
526
A: When can you start?
B: Whenever you need me.
A: Are you a motivated worker?
B: Yes, very much so.
527
A: Do you have any special skills?
B: I'm good at operating computers.
A: Do you have any certificates?
B: Yes, I do.
528
A: Would you describe yourself as outgoing or more reserved?
B: I am very outgoing and active.
A: Would you say you have a lot of friends?
B: Yes, I know a lot of people, but have only a few true friends.
Interviewee
529
A: Do you have any openings for a typist?
B: Yes, we do. Here's an application form. You can fill it out over there.
A: Thank you.
530
A: Do you have employee benefits?
B: Yes, we do.
A: What kind do you have?
B: Health and dental insurance, sick days, and so on.
531
A: Any bonuses?
B: Only at Christmas.
A: How much is the bonus?
B: 20% of your gross.
532
A: Do you have a written company policy that I may review?
B: We have an orientation for our new employees.
A: We'll let you know by mail.
533
A: Do you issue any personnel stocks?
B: Yes, we do. But not for the first three months.
A: How long is the training?
B: Also for three months.
534
A: When will I know your decision?
B: We'll notify you by mail.
A: So if I don't get anything, that means .....
B: We will let you know either way.
A: Thank you. I'll be waiting.
535
A: We need a new secretary.
B: What should we do?
A: Let's put an ad in the paper.
B: Okay. That sounds like a good idea.
536
A: Do you think he is the right person for that task?
B: Yes. He can do the job beautifully. He has over ten years' experience.
537
A: I was hired on the spot.
B: You got lucky!
A: I know. I couldn't believe it myself.
B: When do you start?
Listen and repeat the short version.
1. Where do I have to go?
2. What do you want for dinner?
3. Where does he live?
4. Who does she work for?
5. When does it start? |