A job interview is taking place between an interviewer, Mr. John Smith, and an applicant, Ms. Regina Sofyan. The interviewer asks Ms. Sofyan about her educational background, previous work experience as a receptionist, duties and responsibilities of the public relations officer position, relationship with her current company, reasons for leaving her job, personality traits, weaknesses, and goals for the future. At the end, the interviewer thanks Ms. Sofyan for her time and informs her that he will call with the results of her application later.

1. A job interview

2. Interviewer : Good morning, Ms Regina Sofyan.
Interviewee : Good morning, Mr John Smith.
Interviewer : You are applying for the position of a public relations officer,
aren’t you?
Interviewee : Yes, Sir.
Interviewer : Could you tell me a little about your educational background?
Interviewee : I have a degree in Public Relations from Oxford University.
Interviewer : Can you tell me about your last job?
Interviewee : I’m a receptionist in a developing company.
Interviewer : Could you tell me what your duties are?
Interviewee : I receive guests and in-coming phone calls.
Interviewer : I would like to know whether you know your responsibilities if
you are accepted here.
Interviewee : As far as I know, a PR officer is responsible for building a good
relationship not only between the company and its employees, but also
among employees and between the company and customers or colleagues.

3. Interviewer : How would you describe your relationship with your present
company?
Interviewee : Our relationship is very good. We communicate well.
Interviewer : So, I would like to know why you are leaving your job.
Interviewee : I want to get a more challenging job which is relevant to my
educational background.
Interviewer : I wonder if you could tell me something about what kind of person
you are.
Interviewee : I’m diligent and sociable. I’m also a good communicator.
Interviewer : What would you say about your weaknesses?
Interviewee : Some people say I’m a perfectionist.
Interviewer : What is your goal for the future?
Interviewee : Working for a well-developed company like this company.
Interviewer : OK, Ms Regina Sofyan. That’s all for the interview today. I’ll call
you for the results later.
Interviewee : Thank you for the interview.

4. Helping hand
Interview steps: 1. Welcome /greetings
2. refer to the job advertised
3. ask about work experience
4. ask about qualifications
5. tell if he/she got the job

5. Activity: In pairs you will have to choose a job to apply for and write an
interview. Then, you will have to role play it!!
GOOD WORK!
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