Job Interview Response

Sorry to keep you waiting.

• Actually, I was a bit late so I’ve just arrived.

• Don’t worry

  about it.

• That’s okay. I’ve just been enjoying the view.

Please take a seat.

• Thanks. Is here okay?

• Okay. Where?

• Thanks a million.

Would you like any tea or coffee?

• That’s okay, thanks. I’ve just had one.

• Yes,

  please. Can I have a black coffee with two sugars?

• No.

Thanks for coming here today.

• Thanks for

  giving me the opportunity to speak to you today.

• You’re welcome.

• Thanks for inviting me.

Did you have any trouble getting here?

• No,

  the map that sent was very clear, thanks.

• No, no trouble.

• Yes, I got a bit a lost.

Is this your first time in Tokyo?

• No.

• It is, actually, but I’ve always wanted to visit.

• I have been here travelling and shopping for many times. I love it so much!

I’m Helen , the head of HR, and this is my colleague James.

• Pleased to meet you both.

• I’m Elaine.

• As

  you know, my name is Elaine.

We’d like to start by asking you about your work experience, if that is okay.

• Really? Wouldn’t it be better to ask me about…?

• Okay.

• Of

  course. Please go ahead.

How is your experience relevant to this job?

• Frankly, it’s completely different. I need

  a change, though.

• Well, although

  my job seems very different, in fact I often have to…

• My job is exactly the same as this one, actually.

Why did you decide to leave your last job / present job?

• Well, I’ve really enjoyed this role for the

  last three years but I feel ready for a new challenge.

• To tell the truth, my current

  boss is absolutely impossible to work with.

• I get bored and I want to do something new.