Job Interviews in English Language

source: Twominute English   2013年11月25日
Job interviews are always stressful, especially for job seekers who have attended countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared.
In this lesson we will learn to how to face job interviews in English. Practice at the end to build your fluency and comprehension.
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0:20 Good morning, Ms. Karen.
0:22 Good morning, Mr. Barry.
0:24 You are applying for the position of Public Relations Officer, aren’t you?
0:28 Yes, Sir.
0:29 Could you tell me a little about your educational background?
0:33 I have a degree in Public Relations from Christ College.
0:37 Can you tell me about your last job?
0:39 Right now I am working as a receptionist in a startup.
0:43 Could you tell me what your duties are?
0:45 I receive guests and incoming phone calls.
0:49 Do you think you have the right qualifications for a Public Relations Officer?
0:53 Of course. I am good at handling people, and I have training in media relations. I am sure I will be an excellent PR Officer.
1:08 According to your resumé, you left your last job three months ago. What have you been doing since then?
1:14 Mainly taking care of my baby, she just turned three months old, but now I'm ready to go back to work.
1:21 What brought you to Denver?
1:23 My husband’s company transferred him here last month.
1:27 One final question. Why did you apply here? Denver has three daily newspapers to choose from.
1:33 I believe that this paper matches my political thinking, my writing style, and well, I heard you have an open spot for a political writer.
1:43 Well, thank you for your time. We'll be making a selection in a couple of days and I will give you a call.
1:49 Thank you for seeing me. Have a pleasant day.
1:59 Mr Samuel, what’s your expected pay package?
2:03 I had a pay package of $42,000 in my last job.
2:07 What do you say to a 10% increase over that?
2:12 Well, frankly I was expecting at least a 20% hike. I have the experience and the skills to deserve that.
2:20 I don’t know about that, Samuel. The market’s down these days. I think 10% is a fair
2:25 offer, but just to make it worthwhile for you, I can make it 15%. Does that suit you?
2:31 Okay, I think we can get started at that.
2:40 Okay, Jenny, it’s confirmed. We’re hiring you as our staff accountant.
2:46 That’s great! I am sure it’ll be great working here.
2:50 When can you start?
2:50
2:52 I can start from next week, Monday.
2:55 Okay. Monday’s fine. See you at 9.
2:59 See you!
3:03 Could you tell me a little about your educational background?
3:10 I have a degree in Public Relations from Christ College.
3:18 Can you tell me about your last job?
3:24 I am good at handling people, and I have training in media relations.
3:34 Why did you apply here?
3:38 I have the experience and the skills to deserve that.
3:46 Thank you for seeing me. Have a pleasant day.
3:53 I can start from next week, Monday.