Job Interview

Mr Johnson is the boss of a trucking company. His office is a mess. There are papers, books and boxes everywhere. Nothing is clean, nothing is in order. He needs a good secretary.

Mrs Santana wants the job. She is in his office for an inter­view. He is surprised because she is an old woman and she has no office experience. Mrs Santana is talking:

“I’m the right person for this job. I'm a good typist. I took a typing course last year. I can type 50 words a minute. I'm a good talker and friendly on the phone… and I’m organized.

You see, I’m a mother. I’m the mother of 5 children. At home everything is organized, my house is clean and in order. I'm sure you want your office the same way.”

Mr Johnson is interested.

“Mr Johnson, look at your office. There are papers, books and boxes everywhere. Your basket is full. The date on your ca­lendar is the fifth. Today is the tenth. I can take care of every­thing in your office, and I’m a hard worker.

Mr Johnson, I’m the right person for this job.”

Mr Johnson is sitting in his chair and smiling.

“Mrs Santana, when can you start?”

1. What kind of a company is this?

2. Who is the boss of the company?

3. In what condition is his office?

4. Whom does Mr Johnson need?

5. What does Mrs Santana want?

6. Why is she in Mr Johnson’s office?

7. Has she any office experience?

8. Is she a young woman?

9. Why is Mr Johnson surprised?

10. Does Mrs Santana speak on any course she has taken?

11. What kind of course is it?

12. What does she say about herself?

13. What does she say about her house?

14. Does it mean (означает) that in this way she has highlighted her personal achievements?

15. What disorder (беспорядок) does she find in Mr Johnson’s offise?

16. How does she emphasize her competence?

17. Has Mr Johnson employed her?

18. Does it show that she has proved (доказала) her suitability to the job?

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1 A job vacancy

Оleg was watching TV when the telephone rang. It was his

American friend Dick Jones.

Dick: Oleg, I hope I’m not calling too late.

Oleg: No, Dick, I was watching television. How are you?

D.: I’m fine. I’m calling you at such a late hour because there is good news for you. An hour ago I spoke to a friend of mine. He’s on the Board of Directors at “A&B Instrument Company”. They have an immediate opening for a software programmer. They are looking for a specialist in this field. I told my friend about you. He wants to know if you can come tomorrow for an interview. You shouldn’t miss this op­portunity.

O.: Dick, you’re absolutely right. I agree with you completely. I realize that I should see the interviewer; but what about my job at the gas station?

D.: Oh, come on. Don’t tell them where you are going. Just tell your supervisor you have some personal business to attend to. Promise him to make up the time.

O.: That makes sense, Dick. But I'm a bit afraid because of my poor English.

D.: Stop worrying about it. All you have to do is to explain your previous experience. You can do it perfectly well. You’ve to show your experience but not English stylistic subtleties. Even a few grammatical errors won't harm you. I'm sure you’ll feel at ease with the interviewer.

O.: I hope so. I’ve made up my mind and I’m going to see the interviewer.

D.: Okay. Would you write down the address?

O.: All right. I’m listening.

D.: 620 Broadway, 25 th floor. Ask for the personnel depart­ment. Don't leave home without your resume. Good luck.

O.: Thank you, Dick.