Dialogue I

Secretary: Good morning, MST agency.

Applicant: Good morning, I’m calling on your advertisement published in “Times” on Tuesday. I want to apply for a position of a computer programmer.

Secretary: Yes, sir. We are looking for a computer programmer. You may come tomorrow and bring your resume and application.

Applicant: Thank you. Good bye.

Secretary: Good bye.

Dialogue II

Employer: Good morning Mr. Evance.

Applicant: Good morning Mr. Kidman. I want to apply for a position of a computer programmer.

Employer: What are your qualifications in this field?

Applicant: I have a bachelor’s degree in computer science. I graduated from London College this year.

Employer: Do you have any work experience?

Applicant: Not in this field, but I’ve worked as a programmer assistant in sales department for six months.

Employer: Have you got any references from your previous job?

Applicant: Unfortunately not.

Employer: Well, I think we may take on experimental period for one month. You’ll start on 200 dollars. The hours are from 9 to 5.30 with an hour for lunch. Any questions?

Applicant: What will my responsibilities be?

Employer: You’ll be responsible for our network security. You’ll also have to install some specific programs.

Applicant: When do you want me to start sir?

Employer: In a week, if it suits you.

Applicant: Yes, of course. Thank you. Good bye.

Employer: Good bye.

Dialogue III

Applicant: Good morning, Mr. Hill.

Employer: Good morning, Mr. Brown. Please, fill in the application form.

Applicant: Here you are.

Employer: Thank you. Tell me, how long were you in your last job?

Applicant: Two years.

Employer: Why did you leave?

Applicant: I worked in a branch office and I was made redundant, when the office was closed.

Employer: We need an experienced engineer with your qualification.

Applicant: What will my job involve?

Employer: You’ll be in charge of manufacturing process. You’ll deal with complaints.

Applicant: Will I have to meet clients and attend meetings?

Employer: Yes, sure. First, your salary will be 300 dollars. You’ll also have a fortnight holiday pay.

Applicant: What about sick pay?

Employer: Certainly.

Applicant: What about travels?

Employer: Sometimes. Mostly to Birmingam for one week.

Applicant: It suits me.

Employer: When can you start?

Applicant: Next week. Thank you. Good bye.

Employer: Good bye.

Dialogue IV.

Jack: Hello, Dave! Haven’t seen you for ages.

Dave: Fine, thank you, Jack. How are you? You look great.

Jack: I’m O’K. I’ve heard you were fired.

Dave: Yes. The salary wasn’t fair and it was a nine- to- five job. You

know, it’s boring and it’s not for me.

Jack: So, how do you earn for living now?

Dave: Well, actually, I’m a freelance now. I work as a translator for some companies now. They send me some texts by e-mail and I translate them. What about you?

Jack: The company went bankrupt last year and I was made redundant. I applied for some jobs but nothing so far. I tried our old boy network but you see … . I moonlight sometimes for my friends. But I hope to find something.

Dave: By the way, I know that MVI is looking for a position of an engineer. Here is their telephone.

Jack: Thank you. I’ll call today.

Dave: Good luck. Bye.

Dave: Bye.