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== more advanced interview ==

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''Welcome. I am Michael. Thank you for coming in today.'''

<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''Hello, Michael. I am very glad to meet you. My name is ________.'''

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''We are looking at a very important position for our business. So why are you interested in this position as a Sales Representative?'''

<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''I really enjoy working with people. And I believe in your product and your company. It would be an honor to represent you to your customers.'''

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''Indeed, we are a people-based organization. We aim to please our customers. Do you have any experience in sales?'''
<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''I do! When I was younger during school, I helped my uncle at his grocery store. It was a very friendly store. I liked helping the customers.'''

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''Why did you stop working there?'''
<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''Well, now I am looking for a career at an established company. I believe this is the direction and place for me. And I like your brand very much.'''

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''Well, thank you. We offer excellent career opportunities, as well as benefits.'''
<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''Fantastic. That is exactly what I am looking for.'''

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''Tell me, what would you do if you were to encounter an angry customer?'''
<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''I would let them know that I care about their concerns, and without interrupting them, I would let them explain their concerns.'''

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

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''And if you were unable to help?'''
<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''I would ask them to please wait a moment while I find the supervisor.'''

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''Very good. Where do you expect to be in five years?'''
<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''I am interested in a career here, so I want succeed in this position. I believe that a career follows hard work.'''

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''Very good. We offer excellent career advancement opportunities. Do you have any questions for me?'''
<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''Yes, could you tell me about the schedule for this position.'''

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''We need flexibility and commitment. Do you have any trouble with a flexible schedule?'''
<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''Not at all! I am very flexible, and I want to help out any way I can. I am very committed to this career.'''

<u>Job Interviewer</u>: '''Well, thank you for your interest in this position. We will be in touch soon.'''
<u>Job Applicant</u>: '''Thank you for your time. It is very nice to meet you. I look forward to hearing from you.