Essential Business English 3 — The Job Interview

 
Interviewer: Good morning Ms Smith. Please take a .

Candidate: Good morning. Thank you.

Interviewer: Now, you’ve applied  the post of store manager with Chic Boutique. What makes you  that you would be suitable  this position?

Candidate: Well, I’ve had several  experience of working in the retail sector, first as a shop assistant and then as an assistant manager.

Interviewer: Yes, I see you’ve been  for The Dress Shop  the past five years. Why do you want to leave?

Candidate: Well, The Dress Shop is a small company with  opportunities for advancement, and I think I’m ready to take  a more challenging role with greater responsibility in a national chain such as .

Interviewer: I see. And what you say are your main strengths and weaknesses?

Candidate: Well, I’m hard-working and I get  well with people, but I can be a bit demanding at times.

Interviewer: Very . Do you have any questions?

Candidate: Yes, I’d like to know when you  to make a decision.

Interviewer: Well, we  have to see some  candidates, but we’ll  you know very soon.

Candidate: Thank you very much. It’s  a pleasure meeting you today.

Interviewer: Thank you for coming  to see us, Ms Smith.