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Hello . Can I ask what steps I have to go through in applying for the job ?
It is not very complicated . You can send your resume to the e-mail address of our company .
It is not very complicated . You can send your resume to the e-mail address of our company .
What is the next step ?
What is the next step ?
Our personnel clerk will screen all the resumes that we receive , select the eligible ones and arrange the interview for them .
We'd better cover the porcelain ware against All Risks .
All right . Our insurance coverage is 110 % of the invoice value , up to the port of destination only .
All right . Our insurance coverage is 110 % of the invoice value , up to the port of destination only .
I'd like to have the insurance of the goods covered up to 130 % of the invoice amount .
I'd like to have the insurance of the goods covered up to 130 % of the invoice amount .
Ok , this premium for the difference between 130 % and 110 % of the invoice value should be borne by the buyer .
Ok , this premium for the difference between 130 % and 110 % of the invoice value should be borne by the buyer .
That's understood .
Excuse me . Are these chips on sale ?
Yes . You will save 90 cents on each bag .
Yes . You will save 90 cents on each bag .
Is there any limit ?
Is there any limit ?
No , no limit . You can take as many as you want .
No , no limit . You can take as many as you want .
That ’ s good . Thanks .
That ’ s good . Thanks .
You ’ re welcome .
I'm afraid I've got to go . I have another appointment at five .
Do you ? By the way , could you mail this letter for me as you go through the lobby ?
Do you ? By the way , could you mail this letter for me as you go through the lobby ?
No problem .
No problem .
Thank you . Come back to my office at the same time tomorrow . I'll have the pictures ready by then .
Thank you . Come back to my office at the same time tomorrow . I'll have the pictures ready by then .
I will .
Could you tell me what university you want to go to , John ?
Pardon ?
Pardon ?
What university would you enter ?
What university would you enter ?
University ? Why ? You asked me last year .
University ? Why ? You asked me last year .
Oh , I forget.Sorry .
Oh , I forget.Sorry .
I went to Harvard University .
I went to Harvard University .
Did you ? And what course did you take there ?
Did you ? And what course did you take there ?
God save me ! Is there anything wrong with you ? Didn't I tell you ?
God save me ! Is there anything wrong with you ? Didn't I tell you ?
I've not known.Perhaps , I've got a bad memory .
I've not known.Perhaps , I've got a bad memory .
I did a B . A . in economics.Remember ?
I did a B . A . in economics.Remember ?
Terrific ! B . A . , again and again-B . A .
Julia , I would like to have a word with you . Have a seat .
Thank you .
Thank you .
According to your performance , I decided to give you a salary increase . From next month , there will be a 2,000 yuan raise to your salary . Although your first raise might not sound considerable , the company believes that with your ability , sooner or later you'll get a better raise .
According to your performance , I decided to give you a salary increase . From next month , there will be a 2,000 yuan raise to your salary . Although your first raise might not sound considerable , the company believes that with your ability , sooner or later you'll get a better raise .
Thank you very much . Mr . George . As a newcomer , I understand that you have your consideration and I am satisfied with the raise .
Thank you very much . Mr . George . As a newcomer , I understand that you have your consideration and I am satisfied with the raise .
I think you deserved this .
I think you deserved this .
Thank you again . I'll keep doing my best .
Welcome to China , Mr . Martin .
Thank you so much . I have been expecting to come to China .
Thank you so much . I have been expecting to come to China .
I am very glad that you say so . We have prepared a typical Chinese dinner this evening .
I am very glad that you say so . We have prepared a typical Chinese dinner this evening .
Oh , you needn't do that .
Oh , you needn't do that .
My pleasure .
Where is the boss ? I need him to sign a few documents . I checked in his office , but he is not there . Is he out of the office now ?
Yes . Today is Tuesday , so the boss went off to his MBA seminar class . He is out of the office every Tuesday and Thursday mornings , and he has classes all day Saturday and Sunday .
Yes . Today is Tuesday , so the boss went off to his MBA seminar class . He is out of the office every Tuesday and Thursday mornings , and he has classes all day Saturday and Sunday .
What's he studying ?
What's he studying ?
He is finishing up a special continue education program for executives . He can continue working , taking a few of classes here and there , and in 2 years he will complete his MBA .
He is finishing up a special continue education program for executives . He can continue working , taking a few of classes here and there , and in 2 years he will complete his MBA .
Sounds like a tiring schedule.He ’ s probably got a lot of homework too , eh ?
Sounds like a tiring schedule.He ’ s probably got a lot of homework too , eh ?
The classes have him out of the office , so that is stressful for him . But as far as homework goes , it is a breeze for him .
The classes have him out of the office , so that is stressful for him . But as far as homework goes , it is a breeze for him .
Why is that ?
Why is that ?
He just has his secretary do his homework for him .
I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment .
I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
I would be happy to answer any questions you might have .
My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week .
What about income ? Did you make any money during that period ?
What about income ? Did you make any money during that period ?
My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period .
My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period .
When you filled out your Continued Claim Form , did you show that income ?
When you filled out your Continued Claim Form , did you show that income ?
Of course I wrote down the work that I had done on the Continued Claim Form .
Of course I wrote down the work that I had done on the Continued Claim Form .
What happens is , when you make money , we take part of your benefits away .
What happens is , when you make money , we take part of your benefits away .
I am not going to show any income from now on then .
I am not going to show any income from now on then .
I wouldn ’ t do that if I were you . There is a severe penalty if you get caught making false statements .
Hello , how can I help ?
Hello there . I need to buy some foreign currency for a business trip . How much can I exchange ?
Hello there . I need to buy some foreign currency for a business trip . How much can I exchange ?
That does depend on where you plan to travel . If you are planning to travel to Hong Kong or Macao we can exchange up to 1,000 USD for you . If your destination is elsewhere , we can exchange up to 2,000 USD .
That does depend on where you plan to travel . If you are planning to travel to Hong Kong or Macao we can exchange up to 1,000 USD for you . If your destination is elsewhere , we can exchange up to 2,000 USD .
OK , well , I'm going to Europe . I guess 1,000 USD will be sufficient for now .
OK , well , I'm going to Europe . I guess 1,000 USD will be sufficient for now .
OK , I'll process that for you now .
What are you going to do next year ?
I want to go traveling .
I want to go traveling .
Do you have any where in mind ?
Do you have any where in mind ?
Yes , I've been thinking about Florida .
Hello Mr . Jones , please have a seat . Thank you for coming in today . I have read your resume . You completed University in England ?
Yes , I went to Cambridge . After graduation , I started right away into the advertising industry . Later , I made a bit of a switch to focus on marketing research .
Yes , I went to Cambridge . After graduation , I started right away into the advertising industry . Later , I made a bit of a switch to focus on marketing research .
So , what experience do you have ?
So , what experience do you have ?
I have ten years marketing experience . This includes both entry level and management positions . In my last position , I worked my way up to being director of the marking department .
I have ten years marketing experience . This includes both entry level and management positions . In my last position , I worked my way up to being director of the marking department .
I can see that from your resume.Your last position was marketing director for a pharmaceutical company , is that right ? Later , why did you decide to leave your former post ?
I can see that from your resume.Your last position was marketing director for a pharmaceutical company , is that right ? Later , why did you decide to leave your former post ?
I felt after five years in one place , I was ready for something new . I would like to have a job that is challenging , something that I can see and do new things every day . I loved many things about my former job , and I left with amiable feelings on both sides . I was just ready for something new .
I felt after five years in one place , I was ready for something new . I would like to have a job that is challenging , something that I can see and do new things every day . I loved many things about my former job , and I left with amiable feelings on both sides . I was just ready for something new .
I see . Do you want to work full-time or part-time ?
I see . Do you want to work full-time or part-time ?
I would rather work full-time .
I would rather work full-time .
I'll make note of that . Now , what are your salary expectations ?
I'll make note of that . Now , what are your salary expectations ?
I am willing to negotiate , but I expect at least $ 40,000 a year .
Hello Gina ! We've spoken so many times on the phone but's it's so good to finally meet you in person !
Hello sir . Good to meet you , too .
Hello sir . Good to meet you , too .
Oh , please don't call me sir . Just call me Jason .
Oh , please don't call me sir . Just call me Jason .
Ok , Jason . So how was the flight ?
Ok , Jason . So how was the flight ?
Pretty good . There was a bit of turbulence while we were over the Pacific Ocean but it wasn't too bad . The worst thing was the guy behind me . He snored all through the night !
Pretty good . There was a bit of turbulence while we were over the Pacific Ocean but it wasn't too bad . The worst thing was the guy behind me . He snored all through the night !
Really ? But you were in first class ! Nobody woke that guy up ?
Really ? But you were in first class ! Nobody woke that guy up ?
The stewardess said it's not company policy to wake people up for any reason .
The stewardess said it's not company policy to wake people up for any reason .
That's terrible ! So you didn't get any sleep ?
That's terrible ! So you didn't get any sleep ?
Not much ... but that's ok ... I'm a night owl anyway .
Not much ... but that's ok ... I'm a night owl anyway .
So , aside from visiting our factory and offices , are there any other things you want to accomplish while you're in China ?
So , aside from visiting our factory and offices , are there any other things you want to accomplish while you're in China ?
I'd love to squeeze in a trip to the Great Wall .
I'd love to squeeze in a trip to the Great Wall .
That's not a problem . We can have a company car take you there . It's only about a two hour drive .
How many people are there in your family ?
Five.My father , mother , brother , sister-in-law and me .
Five.My father , mother , brother , sister-in-law and me .
Is your brother older or younger than you ?
Is your brother older or younger than you ?
He is five years older than me , He got married last Sunday.My brother and my sister-in-law are the same age .
I ’ m so sorry to call you on such short notice , but something ’ s come up .
You mean for this afternoon ’ s meeting ?
You mean for this afternoon ’ s meeting ?
That ’ s right I ’ m afraid I have to postpone it . Mr . Scott got sick and I have to attend the Speechmaker ’ s Symposium in his place . I ’ m leaving today , and I won ’ t be back until a week from Friday .
That ’ s right I ’ m afraid I have to postpone it . Mr . Scott got sick and I have to attend the Speechmaker ’ s Symposium in his place . I ’ m leaving today , and I won ’ t be back until a week from Friday .
That ’ s quite a while . Let ’ s make it the week after you get back , then .
That ’ s quite a while . Let ’ s make it the week after you get back , then .
That will be great . So it ’ s two weeks from tomorrow , same time and place . I ’ m really sorry to do this to you .
That will be great . So it ’ s two weeks from tomorrow , same time and place . I ’ m really sorry to do this to you .
No problem at all . To tell you the truth , I could use the extra time in my schedule to catch up on some paperwork .
Yes , sir.May I help you ?
Please I'd like a ticket to New York .
Please I'd like a ticket to New York .
For today ?
For today ?
No , early saturday morning .
No , early saturday morning .
We have a flight that we'll put you there at ten AM.Is that ok ?
We have a flight that we'll put you there at ten AM.Is that ok ?
Nothing earlier ? I prefer flight at nine thirty .
Nothing earlier ? I prefer flight at nine thirty .
I'm afraid not , unless you want a night flight .
I'm afraid not , unless you want a night flight .
No , exactly not
No , exactly not
How about afternoon ?
How about afternoon ?
Sounds not good . I won't take it .
Sir , are you alright ? Just try to calm down , Sir . What's happened ?
I've lost my Traveller's Cheques , all of them .
I've lost my Traveller's Cheques , all of them .
OK , just take a deep breath , Sir . Everything is going to be fine . Here's a form to report missing Traveller's Cheques , whatever the reason . Please fill it in and we can get moving on this .
OK , just take a deep breath , Sir . Everything is going to be fine . Here's a form to report missing Traveller's Cheques , whatever the reason . Please fill it in and we can get moving on this .
I see . You need the reference numbers ? For each cheque ?
I see . You need the reference numbers ? For each cheque ?
Yes , Sir . Do you have that information with you ? At this bank , we always recommend our customers write down the reference number of each Traveller's Cheque and keep it in a safe place away from the Traveller's Cheques .
Tell me something about yourself and your past experience .
I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry . For the past two years , I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom . I am also MI certified . I'm looking for a team environment where I can join the excitement of building a company .