A: How do you do, sir? I'm Ye Jinghong. I've come for an interview as requested.

B: How do you do, Miss Ye? I'm Luo Jiang, the office director. Please take a seat.

A: Thank you, Mr. Luo.

B: Now let's get down to talk. First of all, would you please say something about yourself and family?

A: It's my pleasure to do so. I come from Dongguan City. My father is the manage of an import and export company in Dongguan and my mother works as a doctor in a hospital. I have an elder brother. He is in the army. I am twenty-one years old. In 1996, I passed the National Entrance Examinations and was admitted into Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. I specialize in English Secretarial Studies.

B: What courses have you taken in English Secretarial Studies?

A: I've taken such courses as Secretarial Principles, Office Administration, Business English, Public Relations, Etiquette Study, Psychology, Computer Programming, Typing, Stenography, and File-Keeping.

B: How are your typing and shorthand skills?

A: I can type 60 words per minute, and take dictation in English at 100 words per minute.

B: Good. But can you operate any other office machine?

A: Yes. I can operate a facsimile machine and a Photostat.

B: Where have you learned to operate these machines?

A: I learned to operate them at The Foreign Trade Corporation of Guangdong Province last summer. I worked there for nearly two months.

B: Oh, very good. You've had some practical experience in office work. By the way, have you had any experience as a tourist guide?

A: Yes, I do. In the summers of 1997 and 1998 I worked as a salesgirl for Guangdong P&G Company Ltd. I went from house to house to sell shampoos such as Rejoice 2-in-1, Head and Shoulders, and Pantene. In doing so I gained some sales promotion skills.

B: Fine. You can speak Cantonese, can't you?

A: Yes, I can speak either Cantonese or Mandarin.

B: Do you know anything about this company?

A: Yes, a little. As you mentioned just now, yours is an American capital company. As far as I know, Avon Company is a world famous company which produces cosmetics and skincare products. Your cosmetics and skincare products are very popular with women in all parts of the world.

B: That's right. Are you familiar with our pay scale?

A: No. Would you please tell me about it?

B: We'll offer you a monthly salary of RMB 1,500 yuan to begin with and you would be eligible for a raise after a year. In addition, we offer you 1% commission on all your sales. You'll also enjoy life insurance and health insurance, an two-week paid vacation a year, a five-day work week, but we do expert you to work overtime when it's neccessary. Is that acceptable to you?

A: Yes, that's fine.

B: Any questions you would like to ask me?

A: When will you let me know the result?

B: You'll be hearing from us by next Saturday. By the way, shall we notify you by mail or by phone?

A: You'd better do it by mail. It would be difficult for you to reach me by phone since I live in a student dormitory.

B: All right. That's all for you. I've got some more candidates to interview. Thank you for coming.

A: Thank you very much, Mr. White. I'll look forward to hearing from you. Good-bye.

B: Good-bye, Miss Li.

A: Good morning, sir.

B: Good morning. Take a seat, please. My name is Harry White.

A: Thank you, Mr. White.

B: Please make yourself comfortable. First, tell me your number and name.

A: My number is 5 and my name is Li Liwei.

B: Where do you come from?

A: I come from Foshan, Guangdong Province.

B: How old are you?

A: I'm twenty-two years old.

B: Now tell me about your educational background.

A: OK. I am a senior student at Guangdong College of Commerce. My major is commerce, with emphasis on Marketing.

B: How are your grades?

A: I have got an average of 90 points.

B: Have you got an excellent record in English?

A: Yes, I obtained nearly full marks in English.

B: That's only for your written work, I'm afraid. What about your oral English? You know, some staff members in this company are Americans as ours is an American capital company.So conversational English is very important in our company.

A: I think I can manage English conversations with American staff members. At college I often practise oral English with my classmates or cassettes.

B: That's very good. Can you tell me something about your student life?

A: Certainly. I've been the class commissary in change of life affairs ever since I was in the first year. Every academic year I am chosen as a "Triple A" student, namely, a student who works hard, studies well and keeps fit.

B: Do you have any part-time work experience in sales promotion?

A: I think working in this company would provide me with a good opportunity to use my knowledge.

B: What do you know about this company?

A: This company is one of the biggest trading companies in the world. There are a lot of branches in all parts of the world with the head office in the U.S.A. Guangzhou Office was established four years ago. It deals in buseness machines.

B: Do you know what PNTR stands for?

A: Of course. It stands for Permanent Normal Trade Relation. If one nation enjoys this kind of treatment, it is accessible to tariff preference for imported goods from another nation.

B: By the way, would you describle yourself as extroverted or more introverted?

A: I think I am quite outgoing. I like cooperation with others, and getting the job done by working together.

B: Good. I think you'd like to know about the remuneration. The starting salary for trading clerks in this company is RMB 3,500 per month, and raise are given after six months according to your ability. We provide fringe benefits such as annual bonus, three-week paid vacation a year, and health insurance. Are these satisfactory?

A: Yes, these are quite satisfactory.

B: Do you have any questions about the job?

A: I was told that some of your Chinese employees are sent to the United States to attend the training program provided by the head office. I'd like to know how you choose employees to attend the program.

B: Almost all Chinese employees are eligible to attend the training course, but as the number of trainees at one time is limited, we select them on their merits. Are you really interested?

A: Sure. I'll do my utmost if I am employed by this company.

B: It has been pleasant talking with you, Mr. Zhang. We'll notify you of our final decision within on week.

A: Thank you, Mr. Hudson, for your interview with me. I hope to see you again.

B: Good-bye.

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