talking about plans for the future

[Neil is sitting at his desk in his office. Meera is sitting opposite him. Neil is interviewing Meera for
a job.]
NEIL: Now let’s talk about the future. What do you see yourself doing, say, in five years’ time?
MEERA: Well, I hope to be a manager one day.
NEIL: Really?
MEERA: Yes. I mean, I don’t expect to become a manager until I’ve had lots of experience in the
industry. But eventually, yes, it would be good to be a manager.
NEIL: Why is that?
MEERA: Well, I’d like to take on more responsibility – for work projects, and other people. But I
only want to become a manager when I’m ready, of course.
NEIL: Yes, of course. But there’s nothing wrong with being ambitious.
MEERA: Yes. And a higher salary would be nice!
NEIL: Fair enough!
MEERA: But if I become a manager, I’d prefer not to work on my own a lot, like I’m doing at the
moment.
NEIL: Well, none of our managers here work on their own. We all work as a team.
MEERA: Yes. That’s how I like to work too.
NEIL: And we do try to identify potential senior managers. In fact, our company has a
management trainee scheme.
MEERA: Really? That sounds interesting.
NEIL: Yes, well, if we recruit someone good, we don’t want to lose them to another company!
MEERA: Yes, I can see that.

What do you see yourself doing, say, in five years’ time?

I hope to be in a more senior position.

What area would you like to gain more skills in?

I’d like to develop my management skills.

What sort of salary and benefits do you expect to receive?

I expect to receive more than I’m getting now.

What kind of field do you want to work in?

I want to work in human resources.

Would you prefer to work on your own or in a team?

I’d prefer to work in a team.

Would you like to work in your city or abroad?

I’d like to work abroad.

Do you want to become a manager or supervisor in the future?

I want to become a manager in the future.