01 - The Interview

1. Narrator

Hang tight! This is Anna, on a bus going to an interview for a job as a sales executive at Tip Top Trading - one of London's fastest-growing companies. How are you feeling Anna?

2. Anna

Oh, a little nervous but I really want this job.

3. Narrator

Well don't worry Anna, as long as you say the right things, you'll be fine.

4. Anna

The right things!? Like what?

5. Narrator

You need to sell yourself, be confident, not arrogant and give examples. Like: A good example that comes to mind. I'm particularly proud of. Punctuality is important to me.

6. Anna

Oh right. Thanks. Perhaps you can come with me?

7. Narrator

Sorry Anna, you're on your own now - but we'll be listening in. Look! You've just arrived. Good luck!

8. Paul

Come in. Hello, I'm Paul, the Manager of Tip Top Trading. And you must be....?

9. Anna

It's Anna.

10. Paul

Yes, very good. Thanks for coming. Now somewhere in this pile, I've got your resume...

11. Anna

Uh, is that it there?

12. Paul

Oh yes, thanks Hannah. Your qualifications look impressive but what sales experience can you bring to our company?

13. Anna

I worked in a store once.

14. Narrator

Ohhh Anna! Sell yourself. Give a good example!

15. Anna

Oh right...mmm....well a good example that comes to mind is when I was involved with a campaign to promote and sell a new range of clothes - I loved doing it and it was...

16. Denise

Oh sorry, excuse me, here's your tea Paul.

17. Paul

Thanks Denise. Now Anna, it looks like you've achieved a lot during your time at university. Could you give me an example of good team working during your time there?

18. Denise

Sorry! I forgot the sugar.

19. Paul

Thank you Denise.

20. Anna

Hmm, so you want an example? I was the treasurer of the debating society at university. That was okay, I suppose.

21. Narrator

Come on Anna. Be more enthusiastic - the debating society is exciting!

22. Anna

I mean... I'm particularly proud of how I organized the finances for the debating society. We had a very small budget and I had to make decisions on what to buy.

23. Narrator

I like it! "I'm particularly proud of" - Positive but not boasting. You're doing well.

24. Paul

Very impressive - so you're a good planner Anna! We like organized people here... ooops, silly me. I seemed to have spilled tea over your resume.

25. Anna

Oh, do you need some help?

26. Paul

Oh no...I'm sure it'll dry out... carry on please...

27. Anna

Also... punctuality is important to me...

28. Narrator

"Punctuality is important to me" - that's good!

29. Anna

I always try to complete my work on time. At university I never handed my assignments in late.

30. Paul

That's good to hear. We like punctuality here...

31. Denise

Excuse me Paul. Sorry it's a bit late - but I thought you might like a cookie with your tea.

32. Paul

Hmm thanks....oh lovely, custard creams... mmm. Now Hannah, finally I wanted to ask you what exactly made you apply for this job at this company?

33. Anna

Errrr... ooo... well. The reason I applied is....

34. Narrator

Yes, yes, yes Anna? Do you need a bit more time to think?

35. Anna

Errr...mmm...

36. Narrator

What's she going to say? How would you answer that? Join us next time to find out. Before we go, here's a reminder of some of the great lines Anna's used today... A good example that comes to mind I'm particularly proud of. Punctuality is important to me. Until next time, bye bye!