E: Miss Kato Sorry to have kept you waiting~ we’ve been so busy around here.
Please come in.
A: Oh, thank you.
E: I apologize you this mess. They’ve got me handing so many.
Projects, it’s hard to keep things organized.
A: That’s OK. Thank you for seeing me.
E: Well, actually, I’m not sure if I’m the person who should be doing this. I just found out a few minutes ago that I was supposed to interview you . let’s see~
A: May I tell you a little bit about myself
E: Oh, sure, Yes, please do.
A: Ok, well, I’m from Osaka and I’ve been in Tokyo since my university days.
I majored in English, and I was on the college speech team and in the tennis club. Since my graduation four years ago, I’ve worked for a bank. It’s interesting work and I enjoy it very much, but I think I’m ready for new challenges in a job where I can use my English more.
I have two brothers who both live in Osaka. One is a teacher and the other works with my father, who owns a liquor shop.
Tokyo is home for me now. I enjoy the pace of life here. My interests are hiking, swimming and cooking western-style food.
I saw your advertisement in the newspaper and the position looked interesting, so I sent my resume.
E: Yes, well, that’s~ that’s very interesting. Hmm~ let’s see~ what else should I ask
A: May I tell you about my string points？
E: Yes, yes, go ahead.
A: Well, I’m good with people. I mean, I enjoy working with all kinds of people. I’m sensitive to their needs.
I also am good at solving problems. I enjoy complicated projects where I can use my imagination and perseverance. I also feel I’m responsible in everything I do. In your advertisement, you say that you are looking for a “mature individual”. I think I fit that description.
E: Do you know much about our company
A: Well, I know you’ve been in Japan for eight years and you are quite aggressive. You’re a young company that has grown quickly. I think I could fit in with your company very well.
E: We’re quite busy, usually, and there’s sometimes a lot of overtime work.
A: Oh, I don’t mind overtime work. I do a lot of it now.
E: Good, good. How far do you live from here
A: I think about one hour door-to-door.
E: I see.
I can see that you’re good at dealing with people. That’s fine. But you won’t be dealing with customers all the time. You’ll have to do a lot of general work-computer work, correspondence, translation. Can you handle this
A: Of course. I have a PC at home and I believe my computer skills are above average. As you can see on my resume, I am proficient in several software programs.
In my current job at the bank, I sometimes do translation work. And probably about 30% of my daily work activities are general in nature.
E: Good.
A: Can I tell you anything else about myself-for example, why I really want to work for a foreign company
E: Yes, all right. Go ahead.
A: Well, I have developed very good work habits over the last four years. I think I work quite well without a lot of supervision.
I think your company would give me a lot of responsibility, once I prove myself.
I’m very capable in many areas and am excited about making a real contribution to a company’s success. For example, I’m comfortable working under deadliness, and I find I can juggle several projects at the same time without getting nervous.
E: What are your career goals, Miss Kato
A: Let’s see, I would like to work my way up to a junior management position with a company such as yours.
E: When could you start
A: Excuse me
E: When would you be able to start work
A: Well, of course I would have to give notice to my present company~ I guess I could start in a few weeks.
E: We need someone rather quickly~ the sooner the better.
Let’s see, ther