Woman (Manager)
Hi. Thanks for coming to the interview today. It’s nice to meet you. You found the office easily,
didn't you?Man (Candidate)
Yes, thank you. The directions were very clear.
Woman
To begin with, why don’t you tell us a little about yourself?
Man
Certainly. I graduated with a degree in English and psychology eight years ago. Then, I landed my first job overseas in Japan.
Woman
That’s pretty impressive. What kind of work did you do there?
Man
I worked full-time for a private language school in Tokyo for two years, and then I found a job at a community college teaching English and Culinary Arts.
Woman
You taught cooking classes,
didn't you?Man
Yes, I did! It sounds like an unusual combination, but I completed a program in culinary arts before I got my English degree.
Woman
You’ve done a lot,
haven’t you? Why did you return to the United States?
Man
A former student opened a sushi restaurant in town and asked me to work with him. It's called Flying Sushi. You have heard of it,
haven't you?Woman
Yes, their food is top-notch. It’s really hard to get a reservation there,
isn't it?Man
It is. I still work there part-time, but I want to return to teaching. I’ve also been working as a therapist for teenagers struggling with depression.
Woman
You have a wide range of experience. We have fifteen people applying. Tell me why you would be the best person for this job.
Man
First, I understand different learning styles. Second, I have a background in psychological counseling. Making the transition to a new country can be overwhelming for international students,
can't it?Woman
Yes, it definitely can. And your final reason?
Man
I speak four languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese at an advanced level, and Arabic at an intermediate level.
Woman
You do have an impressive resume. We will contact you on Friday to let you know about the second round of interviews. Thank you for your time!
