City living  The big job interview

Ms. Li: Hi, I'm Yvomme Li. Welcome.

Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.

Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your resume?

Claudia: Yes. Here you are.

Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little about the job. We're looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.

Claudia: I agree… that's important. I've worked in sales for years and have tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need. I think I'm really good at that.

Ms. Li: That's great. So tell me a little about your experience with software programs.

Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.

Ms. Li: Hmm… interesting, and your sales experience?

Claudia: I've been with my present company for 3 years and in my present position since last year. In that time I've been named salesperson of the month 3 times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.

Ms. Li: Impressive…

Claudia: I'm also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.

Ms. Li: You've been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We’ll be in touch.

Claudia: Thank you.

Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.

Mr. Howard: How did it go?

Ms. Li: Very well.

Mr. Howard: Do you think she's right for the job?

Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.

Mr. Howard: OK. Let's offer her the job.

Ms. Li: Great

Tara: Hello?

Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.

Tara: She can't come to the phone right now. May I take a message?

Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.

Tara: OK.

Claudia: Come on. We’re going to be late for our aerobics class!

Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called… Yvonne…Yvonne something… 

Claudia: Ah!