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Job Interview *

2 minutes 14 seconds

🇬🇧 English

S1

Speaker 1

00:03

Good afternoon. You must be Mr. Wang.

S2

Speaker 2

00:05

Yes, good afternoon.

S1

Speaker 1

00:06

Pleased to meet you. I'm Mrs. Clark, the bank manager.

S1

Speaker 1

00:08

Please have a seat.

S2

Speaker 2

00:09

Thank you.

S1

Speaker 1

00:12

So, tell me a little bit about yourself, Mr. Wang.

S2

Speaker 2

00:15

Well, I grew up in China and studied accounting. Then I worked at an accounting firm there for 2 years before coming to the States. I work well with others and I like to challenge myself to constantly improve my skills.

S1

Speaker 1

00:26

That's great. As you know, this job is for a bank teller. What would you say are some of your strengths or skills that might help you succeed in this job?

S2

Speaker 2

00:36

My biggest strength is my attention to detail. That has helped me a lot in this line of work. Also, I work well under pressure.

S1

Speaker 1

00:44

Wonderful. And what would you say are some of your weaknesses?

S2

Speaker 2

00:49

1 of my biggest weaknesses is asking for help when I need it. I'd like to do better at that.

S1

Speaker 1

00:55

I appreciate your honesty, Mr. Wang. What can you tell me about some of your goals over the next few years?

S2

Speaker 2

01:01

My primary goal is to gain more work experience. So a position like this would help me meet that goal. I'd also like to learn more about the different aspects of banking.

S1

Speaker 1

01:10

I think those goals are very smart. I also want to ask you what salary range you'd be most comfortable with?

S2

Speaker 2

01:17

I would be hoping to start somewhere between $35, 000 and $38, 000 a year, which is based on my experience and education.

S1

Speaker 1

01:26

Thank you. Those are all the questions I have for you today. Do you have any questions for me?

S2

Speaker 2

01:31

Can you tell me about the working hours?

S1

Speaker 1

01:33

We'd like whoever fills the position to work 9 to 5 each weekday. There may be some occasional overtime.

S2

Speaker 2

01:39

All right, thank you. And when do you expect to be making your decision?

S1

Speaker 1

01:45

We'll give you a call within a week and let you know. Do you have any other questions?

S2

Speaker 2

01:49

Not at the moment. Thank you.

S1

Speaker 1

01:51

Well, if you think of any more, you're always welcome to call me.

S2

Speaker 2

01:54

Thank you so much.

S1

Speaker 1

01:55

It was great to meet you. Thanks for coming in today.

S2

Speaker 2

01:58

Thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you as well.