Getting a Job
Making an Appointment
1. A: Good morning. Personnel Corps.
B: Hello, my name is Neef, Walter Neef. I would like some information on your
agency. Can you help me?
A: Yes, certainly. What would you like to know?
B: I’m looking for a non-profit agency. Is this a non-profit agency?
A: No, it is not; we’re a private agency, dealing with technical and high-salaried
jobs.
B: Thank you. I’m looking for a secretarial job or any non-skilled position. Can
you give me the telephones of the agencies specializing in this field?
A: With pleasure, but the list is very long. You can find the information you need
in our leaflet. Our working hours are from 10 to 7 pm.
B: Thank you. Good-bye.
A: Good-bye. Have a good day.
B: You too.
2. Receptionist: Personnel Service.
Mr. Brown: This is George Brown. I’d like to get an appointment with an
employment counselor.
Receptionist: What time is convenient for you?
Mr. Brown: Could the counselor see me at 12 next Wednesday?
Receptionist: Yes, that will be very convenient.
Mr. Brown: Thank you. Good-bye.
Receptionist: Bye. Have a good day.
3. A: Manpower. What can I do for you?
B: I’d like to talk to the employment counselor about a job. Will the counselor be
able to see me today?
A: Hold the line, I’ll consult the diary. (after a pause) Yes, Mr. Brown, are you
there? Mr. Fraser can see you between 10 and 12. What time would be
convenient for you?
B: Let’s make it 10:30.
A: All right, Mr. Brown, 10:30 today.
B: Thank you. Good-bye.
A: Good-bye.
4. A: Good morning. Atlantis Consultants.
B: Hello, my name is Sergey Petrov. I would like some information about your
agency. Can you help me?
A: I’ll try. What would you like to know?
B: Does you agency work by appointment only or may I drop in any time during
the week?
A: Our agency works by appointment only. We place applicants in high-level
positions. Would you like to make an appointment to see an employment
counselor at our agency?
B: Yes, I would, thank you.
A: What type of position are you looking for?
B: I have a degree in chemical engineering and I have five years of experience in
the field.
A: Fine. Can you come on Monday at 11:30 am?
B: Yes, that’s perfect. I’ll be there at 11:30. Thank you and have a good day.
A: You too. Good-bye.
Canceling an Appointment
5. Receptionist: 452575 “Manpower”.
Mr. Brown: This is George Brown, I have an appointment with Mr. Fraser for
10:30 today but I can’t make it. Could Mr. Fraser see me some
other time later in the day?
Receptionist: Sorry, he’s fully booked for the day. Could we make it the day after
tomorrow instead?
Mr. Brown: I’m afraid not. I’m very anxious to see Mr. Fraser. Could Mr. Fraser
see me tomorrow?
Receptionist: Will you hold the line, please. I’ll consult Mr. Fraser. (after a pause)
Are you there, Mr. Brown? We’ll try to fit in tomorrow after lunch
between 2:30 and 3:00. Would that be convenient?
Mr. Brown: Yes, thank you. Sorry for trouble.
Receptionist: It’s fine. We expect you at 2:30. Good-bye.
Mr. Brown: Good-bye. You’re very helpful indeed.
6. A: Manpower.
B: May I speak to Mr. Cartright, please?
A: Who is calling, please?
B: This is Ben Collins.
A: One moment, please.
C: Hello?
B: Hello, Mr. Cartright. This is Ben Collins. I’m very sorry, but I can’t keep my
appointment with you today.
C: What’s wrong?
B: I’m not feeling well.
C: All right. How about next Friday at three?
B: Friday at three? That’s fine. Thank you very much.
C: You’re welcome. See you then.
7. R: Rodger Agency.
D: This is Don Kelvin. I have an appointment with Mr. Douglas at twelve today
but my wife is sick. I would like to make an appointment for next week.
R: All right. Would Tuesday at three be convenient for you?
D: Tuesday at three? That’s not a good time for me.
R: How about four o’clock on Wednesday?
D: That will be just fine. Thank you.
R: Fine. We’ll expect you then.
Calling an Employment Agency
Receptionist: Good morning, Pilot Agency.
Applicant: Good morning, my name is Ivanov, Sergey Ivanov. I’m interested in
finding a job in quality control. Is there someone with whom I can
speak?
Situation I.
R: I’m sorry; we don’t handle jobs of that kind.
App: O.K. I’m sorry to bother you, but can you suggest an agency which
does deal with such a job?
R: You might try the Greenfield agency.
App: Thank you very much for your help. Have a good day.
R: You too.
