It's late at the offices of Tip Top Trading.
Anna is alone, working. Again.
She's been doing this all week, she wants her presentation to Mr Lime to be perfect so she's been spending hours and hours on it. Anna?
Don't interrupt! I'm busy. Sorry.
Anna, you're really burning the candle at both ends. What?
Burning the candle at both ends – it means working very hard working late and getting up early to work all the time.
I didn't know that expression.
W: What are the requirements to apply for the position?
M: Your major must be computer.
W: Do you think my educational background suits this position?
M: Yes, I’m quite satisfied with your qualifications.
W: Does this job require that new employees take any kind of training course?
M: Generally speaking, training new members is usually necessary. We offer our new employees a one-week training course.
W: Could you tell something about the job?
M: Yes, of course. You will be responsible for the designing and developing new products and also be in charge of the evaluation of the software programs including complex software systems to ensure product features and operation complaints.
W: Oh, I see. I believe I can do the job well.
man:I can see by your resume here that you studied bussiness administration.
woman:That's right.
man:So I wonder why you want to work for a newspaper.
woman:I did reporting for the university newspaper in my school.And I always be very interested in journalism.
man:But journalism,it is a very different profession from administration.You know a lot about administration.Why don't you choose to work for a company looking for managers?
woman:I study the administration.Yes.But I'm more attracted to writing articles.I want to use my knowledge of bussiness to write financail news.
man:A new reportor must expect to work many hours.
woman:I know that starting reportors work many hours.I'm very willing to take on the challenge.
This is Kevin, our new fellow.
这是凯文,我们的新同事。
Hi, Kevin. Nice to meet you.
嗨,凯文,很高兴认识你。
I'm very pleased to meet you.
我很高兴见到你。
Oh, Kevin, the new fellow?
噢,凯文,是新同事吗?
Yes. I'm very pleased to meet you.
是的,我很高兴见到你。
Pleased to meet you, too.
我也很髙兴见到你。
W: You'v been work here for nearly a month,how do you feel about the job?
M: Not bad.Thank you for your help.I am alawys busy with this job, I feel a bit tired.
W: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here. but after a period of time,I feel better, I am sure you 'll get used to this busy job.
M: I also feel that work efficiency here is very high. and you have strong working ability and professional skill, it seems that you know all, that's really wonderful!
W: You know the phrase: the survival the fittest. We have no choices.
M: That's right, I have to work.
A: Hi Rose,what are you busy with right now?
B: Hi Jack,I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.
A: Well, Rose,
B: Is there something any need?
A: Are your free this weekend?
B: Yes, I have nothing to do.
A: Great, Is it convenient if i visit you this weekend?
B: I beg your pardon?
A: I'd like to call on you this weekend. I just want to a drop in for a chat.
B: Really? well, ok, you're welcome.
A: Is 5 PM. a good time for you?
B: Hmm,how about seven? I can treat you to dinner.
A: Sure, that would be great.I'll bring the wine.
B: OK.Then I'll be expecting you.
A: I'll be there on time.
A:How do you like your job here, Linda?
B:It's interesting,I like beling an aditor.
A:Why?
B:I like talking to writers, I get to meet a lot of interesting people.
A:I'm happy to hear that,but publishing is more than just talking to writers. it involves a lot of work, patience and responsibility. Most of the work is boring.
B:I don't feel bored at all. I'm getting along with my collegues. I will enjoy working with them. People are great in this industry.
A:Do you have any complaints?
B:No, I have no complaints. I hear there are many opportunities to move up in this company. is that true?
A:Yes, you have many opportunities to grow in this company as long as you do well.
B:That's perfect. I will definitely do well.
A:To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?
B:First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record.Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.
A:Now you are with Yuan dong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?
B:I'm in charge of marketing activities in South-East Asia, for example,organizing trade conferences and arranging exhibitions.
A:Do you have any questions about the job?
B: Yes. Are ther chances for employees to be transferred to overseas branches of the company?
A:Certainly. This is an internationl company , and ther're good chances for you to work overseas.
B:That would be good.
A:I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.
B:Is that so?
A:Yes.I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.
B:Have you decided?
A:Yes, I want to get a better job.
B:Could you tell me why you want to quit?
A:I'm quitting because of the lousy salary and all the difficulties I have in getting along with my colleagues.
B:Oh, that sounds terrible. Would you be happier with higher pay here?I"m sure something can be worked out.
A:I'm afraid not. I've promised my girlfriend. We're going to travel south to find jobs that offer higher pay.
B:OK.I'd like to say taht I've really enjoyed working with you.However,I think you should work harder at your new job and then you can ask for higher pay.
A:Excuse me. Do you mind if I ask some things about work for this company?
B:Not at all. Go ahead.
A:I've heard that the company is very strict with its staff.Is that true?
B:Not really, so long as you follow all the regulations.
A:If you make mistakes in your job, you'll be fired. Is that right?
B:No. Everyone has a chance to correct his or her mistakes. The most important thing is to be responsible for your work.
A: Working here involves a busy schedule and overtime.Is that true?
B:Yes.That's true. We are always busy. The company attches great importance to high efficiency. Sometimes we have to work overtime,but not always. And we have extra pay for extra work.
A:It seems that working in a foreigh enterprise is not the same as I expected. Thank you for your help.