ESL/Dialogue practice: job interview

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ESL Dialogue practice: Job Interview

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Retail Sales Position Interview - Beginner English

Job Interviewer: Welcome. Call me Michael. Thank you for coming in today.

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Job Applicant: Hello, Michael. I am very glad to meet you. My name is ________.

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Job Interviewer: This is a sales position. Tell me why you are interested in this job.

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Job Applicant: I like working with people.

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Job Interviewer: Do you have any sales experience?

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Job Applicant: I do. I worked for my uncle in his grocery store.

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Job Interviewer: What did you like about working there?

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Job Applicant: I liked helping customers.

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Job Interviewer: How long did you work there?

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Job Applicant: I worked there three years.

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Job Interviewer: Why do you want this job?

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Job Applicant: I want to work for an established company. And I like your brand very much.

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Job Interviewer: Well, thank you. We offer excellent career opportunities, as well as benefits.

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Job Applicant: That is exactly what I am looking for.

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Job Interviewer: Tell me, what would you do if you had an angry customer?

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Job Applicant: I would let them know that I care about them and want to help.

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  • note: modern English can use the pronoun "them" to refer to a single person, either male or female

Job Interviewer: And if you were unable to help?

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Job Applicant: I would ask them to wait a moment while I find the supervisor.

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Job Interviewer: Very good. Where do you expect to be in five years?

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Job Applicant: I want to advance in this position at this company.

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Job Interviewer: Well, we offer excellent career advancement opportunities. Do you have any questions for me?

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Job Applicant: Yes, what are the hours for this position?

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Job Interviewer: We need flexible hours. This job requires a strong commitment.

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Job Applicant: I am very flexible. I want to help out any way I can.

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Job Interviewer: Well, thank you for your interest in this position. We will be in touch soon.

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Job Applicant: Thank you for your time, Michael. It is very nice to meet you.

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Retail Sales Position Interview - Advanced English

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