孙女士有多年的秘书工作经验。今天她来到一家公司面试。
A=Applicant I=Interviewer
R: Good morning, madam. Can I help you
早上好，女士，需要我帮忙吗
A: Good morning. I am Sunfang. Yesterday Mr. Smith told me to come for a job interview this morning. Is he available now
早上好，我叫孙芳。昨天史密斯先生通知我今天早上来面试，他现在有时间吗
R: Yes, he is waiting for you in Room 123.
有，他正在123房间等你。
A: Thank you very much.
非常感谢你。
A: May I come in
我可以进来吗
I: Come in, please.
请进。
A: Good morning, Mr. Smith. I am Sunfang coming for an interview.
早上好，史密斯先生。我是孙芳，来面试的。
I: Nice to see you. Take a seat, please.
很高兴见到你。请坐。
A: Thank you.
谢谢。
I: We have been looking over your application. I see you have got several years experience in secretarial work. What kind of work did you do in your previous job
我们已经仔细看过你的申请表了，我知道你已经有几年的文秘工作经验。你以前的工作具体做什么
A: I mainly did typing, filing, answering telephone calls and such routine work in the beginning. I started the job as a junior secretary, but within the year I was promoted to senior secretary of Southeast Company. I drafted business correspondence1 for the general manager.
开始主要是打字、文件归档、回电话等日常工作。刚开始工作时我是初级秘书，不过在一年内我被东南公司提升为高级秘书。我为总经理起草商业信件。
I: Then whats the reason that promoted you to leave Southeast Company
那什么原因促使你离开东南公司呢
A: Last month the company moved to Guangzhou for further development. I was reluctant to relocate because I love Nanjing so much.
上个月公司搬到了广州去发展。我很喜欢南京，不想重新安家。
I: Tell me what you know about our company.
能说说你对我们公司的了解吗
A: Your company is the leading dealer2 in the import and export of cosmetics3. Also, you have a reputation for being a good company to work for and you are in last years top 500 Employers list.
贵公司在化妆品进出口方面是最主要的经销商，而且你们公司名声很好，值得为其工作，还有你们公司上了去年最佳500名雇主的名单。
I: Tell me three positive qualities your coworkers would use to describe you and your work style.
说说你的同事评价你的为人以及工作方式的三个积极方面。
A: First theyll say I am very punctual. Theyll also say I am a cheerful person to work with. I dont bring my problems to work. I try to have a positive attitude about work. And thirdly, they will say I am flexible. I accept change easily.
首先他们会说我是一个非常守时的人。他们也会说和我一起工作很愉快。我从不把个人的麻烦带到工作中。我努力以积极的态度来工作。第三，我处事很灵活--我很容易接受变化。
I: Tell me something about your education.
说说你的教育背景吧。
A: I graduated from Yangzhou Junior College. Now I am attending evening classes in Nanjing Radio TV University three times a week. My major is International Trade. I have already passed over half of the compulsory4 courses and five optional courses, and expect to receive a BA degree next year.
我毕业于扬州专科学校，现在正在上南京广播电视大学的夜校，每周去三次，我学的专业是国际贸易。我已经通过了一半必修课和5门选修课，有望明年拿到文学学士学位。
I: I see you are an ambitious5 young lady. I wish you can make greater progress in the future.
看得出你很有雄心，祝愿你在将来取得更大的进步。
I: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
说说你自己和你过去的经历吧。
A: I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years, first for trading companies, and now I am working for a trust company. I interact well with peers, clients, administrators1 and bosses. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments.
我已经做执行秘书五年了，开始是为一家贸易公司工作，现在是一家信托公司。我和同事、客户、行政管理员以及老板相处得非常好。我能应付挑战，而且在高压力环境中也能工作很出色。
I: How are your typing and shorthand skills
你的打字和速记能力如何
A: I can type 100 Chinese words a minute and take dictation in English at 150 words a minute.
我能一分钟打100个汉字，英语速记一分钟可达150个。
I: Can you operate computers skillfully
你能熟练操作计算机吗
A: Yes, I can. I have received some special training in computers. Besides I am good at operating common office machines, such as fax machines and duplicating machines.
没问题，我接受过计算机方面的特殊培训，而且我还能熟练操作一般的办公设备，比如传真机和复印机。
I: Sometimes we are very busy and need to work overtime2. How do you feel about that
有时候我们工作很忙，需要加班，你觉得如何
A: Thats all right. But could you tell me how often and how many hours I should work overtime
没关系，你能告诉我加班的频率和时间长度吗
I: It just depends. If we have important visiting delegations3, you have to stay with us. It is not unusual.
这得看情况。如果我们有重要的访问代表团，你必须留在我们身边，这种情况很平常。
A: Mr. Smith, Id like to ask you a question.
史密斯先生，我想问你一个问题。
I: OK, please.
好的，请问吧。
A: What specific duties would I perform if I am hired
如果我被录用，我的具体职责是什么
I: Nothing different from a secretarys common responsibilities. However, you know, our company is an international trade-oriented company; can you handle English papers and write English correspondence
和普通的秘书没什么区别，但我们公司是面向国际贸易的，你能处理英文文件和写英文信件吗
A: Yes. I specialized4 in English secretary studies at college and thats one of the main parts of my present job.
可以，我大学时专门学过英语文秘的课程，而且这也是我目前工作中的主要部分之一。
I: What are your salary expectations
你期望多少薪水
A: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position.
在讨论薪水前，我需要更多了解这份工作，或者你可以告诉我这个职位的预算报酬是多少。
I: The starting monthly salary would be ￥2,000, with rises after the half year according to your competence5.
起薪是每月2000元，半年后会根据你的表现增加薪水。
A: I think it is acceptable and I really like the job. And when can I know the decision
我觉得可以接受，我真的喜欢这份工作。我什么时候能得知结果呢
I: We will inform you of our final decision by early July. Do you have any other questions
我们会在7月初通知你我们的最终决定。你还有别的问题吗
A: No. Thank you for the time.
没有了，谢谢你的宝贵时间。
