Situation: Lintel, a
computer chip manufacturing company, currently has a job opening in its Finance
department. John Miller is the first applicant to be interviewed this morning
by Lintel’s Finance Manager Mike Gates.
Mike: Good Morning, John.
I am Mike.
John: Good Morning.
Mike: How are you doing?
John: I am doing fine.
Thank you.
Mike: How was the traffic
coming over here?
John: I am so glad that
the traffic was light this morning. No traffic jam and no accidents.
Mike: That is good. John,
let’s start the interview. Are you ready?
John: Yes, I am.
Mike: First of all, let
me properly introduce myself. I am the Finance Department Manager. As you know
there is an open position in my department, and I need to fill this position as
soon as possible.
John: Please, tell me a
little bit about the position.
Mike: It is an
entry-level position. The new employee will have to work closely with the
John: What type of
qualifications do you require?
Mike: I require a
four-year college degree in Finance. Some working experience would be helpful.
John: What kind of
experience are you looking for?
Mike: Doing office work
is good. However, since this is an entry-level position, I do not require
John: That is great!
Mike: John, tell me a
little bit about yourself.
John: I was a student at
West Coast University, and I just graduated with a Bachelor degree in Finance.
I have been working part-time as a payroll clerk for the last two years.
Mike: What are you
looking for in a job?
John: The job should help
me see what Finance is all about. I have learned a lot of Finance theories at
school, and now it is time for me to put them into practice.
Mike: Anything else?
John: I also hope that it
will help me grow in my field.
Mike: What are your
strengths? Why should I hire you?
John: I am a hard-working
person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn, and I get along fine with
people.
Mike: OK. Now, let me ask
you a few quick questions. You do not mind working long hours, do you?
John: No, I do not.
Mike: Can you handle
pressure?
John: Yes, I can. When I
was going to school, I took quite a few courses each semester while working at
least twenty hours every week. And, I handled that situation very well.
Mike: Do you still have
any questions for me?
John: No, I think I have
a pretty good understanding of the job. I believe that I can handle it with ease,
and I hope to have the opportunity to work for you.
Mike: John, nice meeting
you. Thank you for coming.
John: Nice meeting you
too. Thank you for seeing me.
