4. Job Interview (1)



1.

A: Good morning, I am here for my interview.

B: Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Mr. Gotcha. Have any trouble finding the place?

A: No problem.

B: So why don't you tell me why you are interested in changing positions?

A: Unfortunately, our company is shutting down due to the economy.

B: What would you consider your strengths?

A: I am probably best at researching for marketing purposes.

B: What is your biggest weakness?

A: I tend to get bored easily and so love to keep myself challenged.

B: We have a position where that could work out well.



2.

A: Thank you for taking the time to interview me.

B: Hi there, I'm Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?

A: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.

B: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?

A: Our company is moving overseas and I wish to stay in the United States.

B: What are you best at?

A: I am good at organizing systems that have been having problems.

B: What is your biggest challenge in terms of skills?

A: I don't like to sit around and so like to always find things to do to keep myself busy.

B: That is good to hear!



3.

A: Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this position.

B: Hello, have a seat. I'm Bill Gotcha. I am assuming you found your way here with no trouble?

A: Actually, I am very familiar with the area so there was absolutely no problem.

B: I am curious as to why you want to leave your current employer.

A: I am interested in switching fields.

B: Do you feel that you are exceptionally good at anything in particular?

A: I am good at pulling together teams of people to accomplish a task.

B: What are you not good at?

A: I am impatient with myself at times and am hard on myself.

B: We appreciate hearing that about you!



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