E: Miss Tanaka Please come in. sorry you had to wait so long. Sit sit.
A: Thank you.
E: Now, let’s get right to it. I don’t know exactly what I’m looking for, but you don’t seem to have all of the experience I want. Why should I hire you
A: Well, your advertisement stats that you are looking for a person with good English skills, good computer skills, and solid business experience I think I have all three.
I majored in English in university, and studied ESL for six months in Canada.
I know many software programs and have a PC at home, which I use every day. Also, I often help my friends when they have PC problem.
In terms of business experience, as you can see on my resume, I worked two years for a trading company and have spent the last tree years with a securities firm.
E: You didn’t stay long with the reading firm. Why didn’t they want to keep you
A: Oh, they wanted to keep me. I just felt I was ready for more responsibility and more challenges. I enjoyed my work there and made many good friends.
E: Yes, well, this job calls for a wide range of skills. Do you really think your past experience has prepared you for this kind of job
We’re busy all the time, often juggling many projects. We need someone who thinks fast and acts fast. This isn’t a place to sit around and drink coffee and “make many good friends.”
A: Oh, I understand that. I have always been a fast worker, and I like work that is difficult and challenging.
Many times I have had to make quick decisions, especially when my boss is away from the office.
Oh, I’m not expecting to relax on this job, Mr. Anderson. I’m expecting hard work and tough challenges. That’s what I’m interested in and that’s why I sent you my resume.
E: Are you married
A: No, I’m not.
E: Look at your age, Miss Tanaka, if we hire you and go through all the expense of training you, by that time you’ll probably want to get married and leave us. Why would we waste our time and money doing that
A: I have no intention of marrying soon, and even if I did, I plan to continue working for a long time. My career is most important to me, and you would not be wasting your time on me.
E: It says here on your resume you majored in history. Why didn’t you major in business~ was it woo tough for you
A: Well, it’s true I majored in history, but I also took several business courses while I was at university. Also, while studying ESL in Canada.
I took some business development courses.
E: Miss Tanaka, what are your week points What weak points are you hiding from us
A:　Well, wh~ I think I sometimes try to do too much. I’m learning to concentrate on the most important tasks and then move to the less important tasks.
I’m learning how to prioritize my time. I’m also learning to be a better listener. Sometimes in the hectic business world, I’m finding that what people say and what they really mean may be a bit different. I’m learning and training myself to know the difference.
E: And your strong points
A: Oh, I’m very responsible, I can make fast decisions, and I do not need much supervision. I enjoy completing challenging tasks.
Also, I think I’m good at dealing with all kinds of people, which is quite important, I think.
E: What do you dislike most about your job
A: Probably routine, dull work. Oh, I am much more enthusiastic if I’m given a challenge and responsibility.
E: How much work have you missed this past year
A: Only two days, due to a bad cold. I’m very healthy and keep myself fit by exercising regularly.
E: How would you describe your personality
A: Ah, let’s see~ outgoing, cheerful, friendly.