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Interviewer(W)Mr. Smith(M)
W: Good morning, Mr. Smith. Have a seat, please!
M: Thanks a lot.
W: OK, next let’s get down to the business. What is your major?
M: My major is Business Administration. I am especially interested in " Marketing".
W: "Marketing"? Nice! That perfectly suits our qualifications. Have you received any degrees?
M: Yes.(1 -1)First, I received my Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, and then an MBA degree.
W: That sounds you did a good job in your university. Do you feel that you have received a good general training?
M:(1 - 2)Yes, I have studied in an English training program and a computer training program since I graduated from university. I am currently studying Finance at a training school.
W: Your resume says that you have had one-year experience working in a foreign representative office in Shanghai, may I ask why you left?
M: I worked in a foreign rep. office for one year.(2)However, I left there two years ago because the work they gave me was rather dull. I found another job that is more interesting.
W: You mean you couldn’t work to live, you enjoy whatever you do, right?
M: Yes, I will love whatever I do.
W: But, does your present employer know you are looking for another job?
M: No, I haven’t discussed my career plans with my present employer, but I am sure he will understand.
W: If you believe you are a good fit for the position, please talk about what kind of personality you think you have.
M:(3-1)I always approach things very enthusiastically. When I begin something, I don’t like to leave it half-done. I can’t concentrate on something new until the first thing is finished.
W: And what are your personal weaknesses?
M:(3-2)I’m afraid I’m a poor talker. I’m not comfortable talking with the people whom I have just met for the first time. That is not very good for business, so I have been studying public speaking.
W: It is very difficult for somebody to see one’s own weakness. Are you more of a leader or a follower?
M:(4- 1)I don’t try to lead people.(3 - 3)I’d rather cooperate with everybody, and get the job done by working together.
W: You know, most workers are working under great pressure. How about overtime work?
M: Overtime work is very common in companies.(4-2)I can work overtime if it’s necessary, but I don’t think we will work overtime every day.
W: Do you like regular work?
M:(4-3)No, I don’t like regular work. I am interested in different projects with new opportunities. But I can do regular work if the company needs me to do so. Everything becomes routine after a while. But it’s up to us to make that routine a creative experience.
W: Oh, yes, I do agree. How soon can you begin working for us?
M: Er, I need about two to three weeks for necessary formalities. I will quit then and transfer to your company.
W: You performed very well, sir! I think you are the right person we are looking for. If you have no questions, please go through the contract and sign it.
M: OK. Thank you very much.
W: Have you finished going through the contract?
M: Yes, but I have a few questions for you.
W: OK. Ask away.
M: First, I’d like to know if you offer employees sick leave.
W: Yes, employees can take up to 10 days of sick leave per year.(5- 1)However, in order to get paid, you’ll have to bring in a note from the doctor’s.
M:(5-2)Even if I’m only sick for one day?
W:(5-3)That’s correct.
M:(5-4)That’s pretty strict, if you ask me.
W:(5-5)Well, we’ve had to add that to the contract because we found that many of our employees were taking almost one sick day a month, even though they weren’t sick.
M: I see. I guess that makes sense.
W: Do you have any other questions?
M: Yes. Maternity leave is mentioned in the contract, but there’s nothing in the contract about paternity leave. Do you offer anything to fathers?
W: We do actually. We can add that as an amendment to your contract.
M: How many days of paternity leave do you offer?
W:(5-6)Men are allowed to take 10 days of paternity leave for their first child.
M: Why are women allowed so much more time for maternity leave?
W: Well, women are the ones giving birth. I think it’s fair to give them more time, don’t you?
M: I guess so. I don’t have any other questions. Should I sign here then?
W: Yes, please.