Q: That's the reason why I apply for thisjob. Now I'm studying Hotel English in my college. And I'm quite familiar withthe western courtesy and restaurant etiquette. I am sure my public relationskills will leave a strong impression on your customers.
W: You must know our working hours are verylong and overtime work is frequent.
Q: I don't mind that.
W: I think I'll give you a three months'trial. The salary for this period is 1500 yuan a month, no bonus. After thatperiod, if we both feel satisfied, a formal contract will be signed.
Q: When am I supposed to start working?
W: Next Monday. Bring your resume anddiploma with you.
Q: Yes, I will. Thank you, Mr. White.Good-bye.
W: Good-bye.
(R= the receptionist C= Cai Yingying S= Mrs. Smith)
R: Good morning. Can I help you?
C: Good morning. I am Cai Yingying. I'msupposed to have an appointment with Mrs. Smith. Is she available now?
R: Yes, she is. Please go to Room 205.
C: Thank you very much.
C: May I come in?
S: Yes, please.
C: Good morning, Mrs Smith. I'm CaiYingying.
S: Nice to meet you. Sit down, please. MissCai, would you like a cup of tea?
C: No, thanks a lot.
S: Miss Cai, as you've learned in ouradvertisement, we need a capable secretary. You know our company does a verybig international business, so we are really looking for a bilingual secretary.Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?
C: Yes, I think so. I can speak Englishfluently, and handle reporting writing in English, such as summaries, keepingminutes at meetings, etc.
S: How is your typing skill?
C: I can type 60 words a minute, basicallyno mistake.
S: That sounds fine. By the way, can youoperate a word processor?
C: Yes, I can, but not very skillfully. I'mstill taking a computer course.