homework for Job and Interview

Ms. Ballard: I see on your resume that you worked as a manager at Computer Country. Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?

Carey Cornwall: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees, I did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.

Ms. Ballard: What was the most difficult part of your job?

Carey Cornwall: Probably handling angry customers. We didn't have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right.


Ms. Ballard: That's how we feel here, too. How long did you work there?


Carey Cornwall: I was there for 3 1/2 years. I left the company last month.


Ms. Ballard: And why did you leave?


Casey Cornwall: My husband has been transferred to Emoryville and I understand your company has an opening there, too.


Ms. Ballard: Yes, that's right, we do. But the position won't start until the middle of next month. Would that be a problem for you?


Carey Cornwall: No, not at all. My husband's new job doesn't begin for a few weeks, so we thought we would spend some time driving to Emoryville and stop to see my parents.


Ms. Ballard: That sounds nice. So tell me, why are you interested in this particular position?


Carey Cornwall: I know that your company has a great reputation and a wonderful product. I have thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Emoryville, I jumped on the opportunity.


Ms. Ballard: Well, I'm glad you did. Now, please tell me about...



resume- a summary of a person's work and education
responsibilities- things that must be done
to oversee- to be the boss of, to make sure something is done, to supervise
to keep track of- to be aware of or notice something
inventory- the number of items a store has
to handle- to take care of, to deal with
to be transferred- to be moved from one place to another
an opening- an available job
a position- a job
reputation- how other people feel about something, the opinion of other people
to jump on something- to do something immediately
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