Conversation

A: Look at the top three candidates! They are so talented, right? I

think if I were a job seeker, I couldn’t have won the first round not to
mention getting in the last round as they did.
B: Let’s see how they overcame thousands of job seekers to write
their name in the top.
A: The first one named Maria, from Washington D.C. She is very
young, just 21 years old but she is a former Harvard student with a
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking
B: Hmm... She has no work experience.
A: Don’t focus on that point. Not only does she speak English,
German, Turkish and Russian well but she’s also flexible and
cooperative, which can be beneficial for future work.
B: You are right. In addition, her hobbies are retouching Hollywood
blockbusters, listening to classic music and jogging. These kinds of
activities match with our boss’s hobbies.
A: What about the next one?
B: His name is Johnson, 25 years old and from Vientian.
A: Unlike Maria, he didn’t go to university, he just has high school
certificate.
B: But he has more experience, he worked as sales manager for music
club.
A: He speaks only English, which is a drawback for such a young,
experienced individual. Have you noticed that he mentioned in the
CV as a serious employee when it comes to working? Would this
character fits our company and our boss?
B: Yes I have, but he also wrote that he is an diligent and
conscientious worker so I suppose he will be just fine.
A: I don’t know but I like his interest. Watching movies and
composing music are hobbies that will strengthen relationships
between him and his colleagues.
B: Let’s have a look at the last one, she is Anna, from Vietnam and
know some languages of Asian. I think it will boost our development.
A: She has Doctor of Philosophy, having worked for movie theater as
an assistant. Especially, she is lovely, friendly and helpful. This really
makes me admire her.
B: All of them are worth hiring. Now, I have no idea. Can we meet
directly tomorrow and discuss more?
A: Yes, in cafe near our company, agree?
B: See you soon.
A conversation between the head of the human resource department
(C) and the CEO (D).
C: Sir, as you mentioned last week that you need to employ an
assistant for your trip to Singapore next month, our headhunters have
spotted three brilliant individuals that are fit for the position. But
before I gave you their CVs, I wonder what are your ritercia?
D: There are numerous reasons why I am very sophisticated when it
comes to hire a person who works close to me. I am not searching for
the best but aiming for the most suitable for the company’s vision.
C: Can you name some factors? I have been working in this
employing and sacking individuals for a decade but the type of person
you are looking for is still a mystery to my profession.
D: Firstly, that person has to meet basic characteristics such as:
curious, determined, dedicated, hard-working and ambitious. An
individual who satisfy those factors I mention above is obviously
going to achieve great success throughout his life.
C: I understood those. However, the last one who worked for you had
all those qualifications but still got sacked. How could you justify
your decision?
D: Well, hiring a good employee is different from searching for a
person who can let me mentor them in order to take over my work
when I retire or in times of trouble. A talented but stubborn staff will
not provide much benefits for the firm in the long run. The one I hope
you will find for me should be an aspiring, energetic employee; he or
she has to have the ambition of elevating the company to a whole new
level.
C: I think so too, a person with expertise won’t find his spot in this
market without the determination to become greater than who he
thinks he is. He or she needs to adopt our vision and realize our goals
as this field has become more competitive than ever before.
D: It’s good now that we are on the same page. Can you please give
me their CVs?
C: Here you are.
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D: Well this didn’t surprise me. All candidates have proper
background and fine attitude towards their career. But I think the one
we are finding is Maria, she may scarce of working experience but her
education and the fact that having a head for languages means that she
can cope with new challenges easily. I couldn’t remember the last
time I work with a person who speaks fluently 4 languages.
C: All right, I will inform her to come to our Washington D.C. branch
to interview.
D: Okay, I hope that you can explain the interviewer what I want the
most from her. The trip next month is a strategic movement of our
company so I hope besides the criteria I made, the qualifier should
have the ability to adapt quickly.

The conversation between the interviewer (E) and Maria (F):

E: Welcome to the interview Maria.
F: Hello, it’s such a pleasure to be here.
E: Yes you are right, according to the human resource department,
you have successfully defeated hundreds of applicants and our leader
said nice things about your background.
F: Honestly I haven’t thought there were so many competitors,
fortunately, here I am getting a decent job at a multi-national
corporation. I hope that I deserve such an amazing opportunity.
E: Don’t worry, there are reasons why you are the one we chose.
However, before you sign the labor contract, I have to say something
first.
F: What is it?
E: The leader who approved you is a fastidious guy, he pays attention
to details and asks people to face terrible circumstances. Thats how
the firm acquired so many achievements in the national competition
in just two decades. Working under his control may feel intolerable at
first but I believe if you can show your persistence to the work, the
job will provide you the most valuable experience you will ever
receive.
F: Well, I used to be a shy girl who always run away from issues. But
ever since I successfully win a place in such a prestigious university, I
have been forcing myself to reach out of my comfort zone. Now I am
well capable of working under pressure and hungry for new quests.
E: I believe time will prove your perseverance and the leader will
acknowledge you. The trip that you are going with him is heading to
Singapore. The event held in there is a chance for our company to
expand our influence and impact to the community, that’s why he
wanted to find such an outstanding individual.
F: Yes, I bear that in mind. I learned many languages but I have never
really travel abroad, my knowledge of their culture is insufficient so it
would be hard for me to keep up with things. Although I still doubt
myself on this task but I am sure I can accomplish it.
E: That’s the spirit. Now, please sign these papers and get ready to
meet up your boss.