A JOB INTERVIEW

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I would like to ask you some questions. First, can you briefly introduce yourself?

• I saw you advert in the local newspaper.

• Yes, I have. I worked in London for The Blackberry and Son two years ago.

• My name is Rebecca Black, I´m from Manchester and I would like to apply for a positions of receptionist in your company.

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Thank you Mrs. Black, how did you find out about the job?

• I saw you advert in the local newspaper.

• Yes, I have. I worked in London for The Blackberry and Son two years ago.

• My name is Rebecca Black, I´m from Manchester and I would like to apply for a positions of receptionist in your company.

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Have you worked as a receptionist before?

• I saw you advert in the local newspaper.

• Yes, I have. I worked in London for The Blackberry and Son two years ago.

• My name is Rebecca Black, I´m from Manchester and I would like to apply for a positions of receptionist in your company.

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Why are you leaving your present job?

• After working for two years here, I hope I’ll learn the ropes and become a manager.

• Well, the company consolidated my department and gave opportunities to some of us to show our talents elsewhere.

• I went to your website and found out about your great product range and your impressive list of clients.

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What are your future goals?

• After working for two years here, I hope I’ll learn the ropes and become a manager.

• Well, the company consolidated my department and gave opportunities to some of us to show our talents elsewhere.

• I went to your website and found out about your great product range and your impressive list of clients.

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What do you know about our company?

• After working for two years here, I hope I’ll learn the ropes and become a manager.

• Well, the company consolidated my department and gave opportunities to some of us to show our talents elsewhere.

• I went to your website and found out about your great product range and your impressive list of clients.

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What are your strong points?

• As stated on my CV, I’ve been awarded the sales of the year three times in a row.

• I really like working with people but I don’t have the same interest in paperwork.

• I think I have sufficient education and job experience. Besides, I’m always enthusiastic about what I do. These will make a positive contribution to your company’s growth.

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What are/were your five most significant accomplishments in your current/last position?

• As stated on my CV, I’ve been awarded the sales of the year three times in a row.

• I really like working with people but I don’t have the same interest in paperwork.

• I think I have sufficient education and job experience. Besides, I’m always enthusiastic about what I do. These will make a positive contribution to your company’s growth.

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What is the toughest part of a job for you?

• As stated on my CV, I’ve been awarded the sales of the year three times in a row.

• I really like working with people but I don’t have the same interest in paperwork.

• I think I have sufficient education and job experience. Besides, I’m always enthusiastic about what I do. These will make a positive contribution to your company’s growth.

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What is your great weakness?

• As stated on my CV, I’ve been awarded the sales of the year three times in a row.

• I really like working with people but I don’t have the same interest in paperwork.

• Sometimes I struggle with ambiguity and making decisions when directions aren’t clear. I come from a work environment that always gave clear and direct instructions. I had such a strong team and leadership that I haven't had much practice making decisions in the heat of the moment. I'm working on this by leaning more into my experience and practicing listening to my gut.