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1. How Did Your Job Interview Go: M: Okay, right. So, it’s Melissa, isn’t it? W: Yes, that’s right. M: You’re applying for a position in our sales department. Have you got your form there? W: Yes, here you go. And here is my CV. M: I can see you have some experience in sales, administration, and catering. W: That’s right. M: Okay, let’s start with catering. You worked for Pleasant House Pub for one year. What qualifications do you have? Do you have any kind of food safety or hygiene certificate? W: I attended a catering training and I’ve got a certificate in Food Safety for Catering. Here it is. M: Wonderful. M: Great. Now, administration… What computer skills do you have? W: Well, I have experience working with Word and PowerPoint. I’m very comfortable using computers and am confident in my ability to learn any new programs quickly. M: That’s very good. Do you have a driver’s license? W: Yes, I do. Excellent. And what languages do you speak? W: I speak Spanish, intermediate level. M: Ok. And now you’re working in sales for Drift. How long have you been working for them? W: I’ve been working there for 2 years. M: What did you decide to leave? W: Well… I realized that this company wasn’t giving me the growth opportunities I need at this stage of my career. M: I see. What would you say are your strengths and weaknesses? W: Er…, I have good communication skills and I’m reliable and organized. My weakness is that I’m not a very spontaneous person. I prefer to work prepared and according to well-defined plan. M: Okay, great. If we hire you, when can you start? W: I can start in two weeks, after I give notice at my current job. M: Ok. We’ll contact you next week. Thank you for your time.