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Mr.Rice:Eastman Chemical Company,Richard Rice speaking.How may I help you?
Stephen:Hello,Mr.Rice!I'm Stephen.I'm answering the advertisement for a chemistry technician in your company.Do you still have that vacancy?
Mr.Rice:Yes,there will be an opening in one month.
Stephen:What are the qualifications for the job?
Mr.Rice:The applicants should have a B.S.degree in chemistry.
Stephen:I've got the degree two years ago.
Mr.Rice:OK.Then do you have any experience for the job?
Stephen:I've been working as a laboratory technician at a medium-sized cosmetics company for two years.
Mr.Rice:What is your typical workday like?
Stephen:It consists of various tasks such as conducting tests,interpreting and analyzing data,compiling results,preparing reports and presenting conclusions.
Mr.Rice:Maybe you are the right candidate for the position.
Stephen:What should I do to apply for the job?
Mr.Rice:You should send us your cover letter and resume.
Stephen:Where can I get the details about the job?
Mr.Rice:You can get easy access to the details from the homepage of our company website.
Stephen:Thanks!It's very kind of you to offer me the information.
Pair work.Start a conversation with your partner according to the following situation:
You've come across a job opening for a chemical analyst advertised by Starwood Food Corporation,and now you are calling the company to ask about it.
Language tips:
answer the advertisement for
the qualifications for the job
detailed job description
the right candidate for the position
apply for
download an application form
get access to
Stephen:Good morning,Mr.Rice!I am glad to be here for this interview.
Mr.Rice:Please take a seat.We'll just have a free talk here.
Stephen:Thank you.It's my honor to answer your questions.
Mr.Rice:There are a range of roles and responsibilities for the position.The daily routines include the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and sample preparation.
Stephen:I think most of them are closely related to my previous job.I'm confident for this job.
Mr.Rice:Great!The job may involve emergency shifts at night or during the weekends.What's more,sometimes you need to fulfill emergency call-out duties.Can you work overtime?
Stephen:Yes,I can.Would there be any opportunity to work from home occasionally?
Mr.Rice:Very few.You can't request flexible working hours for this position.
Stephen:Is there any opportunity to advance?
Mr.Rice:Of course.There're good prospects for promotion.
Stephen:What about the income range for a laboratory technician,may I ask?
Mr.Rice:The average annual income is about $90,000,but it depends on working hours and above all,the performance of your work.
Stephen:When can I know the interview result?
Mr.Rice:Our final decision will be available next week.If we decide to hire you,we will notify you by mail.Thank you for coming to the interview.
Stephen:Thank you for considering my application.
Pair work.Role-play a job interview with your partner according to the following situation:
You are attending a job interview with the personnel manager of Procter&Gamble Company.The manager is introducing the roles and responsibilities of a chemical engineer and you are asking about the qualifications for it.
Language tips:
duties and responsibilities for the position
The daily routines include…
be closely related to
be involved in
income range
It depends on the performance of your work.
interview result
final decision
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