INTERVIEW 1“ Screening ”or “ Traditional ” InterviewEmployer: (E) Applicant: (A)E: Mr, Suzuki. thank you for coming in today, please have a seat. I’ve looked over your, resume and wanted to meet you to ask you a few questions.A: Thank you for asking me to come in.E: First, can you tell me a little about yourself?A: Certainly. I was born in Tokyo and grew up here. My parents and sister and I still live here.I majored in English literature in college, and spent a full year in London studying.After graduation, I worked for Fuji Bank for three years, and then went to work for a trading company.I always wanted to work in the business field, so to improve my skills, I’ve taken several night classes in English and business.I’m an enthusiastic and self-motivated person. I try very hard to be successful in my work. I can work well under pressure and enjoy doing work that challenges me.In my personal life, I really believe in keeping healthy and fit. I exercise there times a week at fitness center, and I also enjoy swimming and skating E: Do you enjoy your work at the trading company?A: Yes, very much.E: Then why do you want to leave your company?A: I do enjoy my job but I believe I am ready for more challenging work now.E: Ok. What are your strong points?A: Hmm…as I mentioned, I can work well under pressure and I enjoy work that challenges me. I think that my English ability is also a strong point.E: And your weaknesses?A: I think I sometimes try to be over-organized. So I am learning how to let some things go and concentrate on the most important parts of my job.E: I see from your resume that you have no experience working at foreign companies. May I ask why you n...
