Paula Merchan - Job Interview

Interviewer: Hello miss... Eddie. Take a seat please. The interview will start in a couple of minutes. Sorry to keep you waiting.

Interviewee: Oh, do not worry. Is there any problem?

Interviewer: Nothing you should worry about. It’s just that your file doesn’t load... Ah, there it is! We can now start the interview. Please, could you introduce yourself?

Interviewee: Of course. My name is Eddie and I’m 18 years old. I’m from Birmingham, but I’m now living in London.

Interviewer: How would you describe yourself?

Interviewee: Talking about yourself isn’t the easiest thing to do, but I’ll say that I’m quite charming, and an easygoing person. I’m really good at problem solving, but I wouldn’t say that patience is my most remarkable quality.

Interviewer: So you’re saying that you’re impatient, but you’re good at solving problems? Would you explain how does this happen?

Interviewee: Let me explain an experience I had some time ago: I had to take care of 10 kids from my neighbourhood. While we were playing, two of them got a bit violent and started to break everything near them. When I managed to calm them down, we had to fix their mess, so I told them to help me as a punishment. They wouldn’t obey, so I was losing my patience and before getting angry too, I thought it would be a good idea to simulate that I was very sad because of the broken things. They saw me and tried to raise my mood, so they became friends and started cleaning their mess. They’re now best friends!

Interviewer: I don’t get your point, but I like how you solved everything! This could be quite useful if you worked here. I’ll have to think about it for some time. More questions: Do you have the requieres language levels?

Interviewee: Believe me or not, although I was born here, both of my parents are from Spain, so I’m native in both languages required. I also speak french and danish and a bit of Japanese!

Interviewer: That’s amazing for someone that young! I like your profile, Eddie. Last but not least, may I ask why are you interested in this job?

Interviewee: I really enjoy kids. And I find this job an opportunity to interact with them, meet new people and get some job experience for my curriculum!

Interviewer: Well Eddie, that’s all the time we had. We’ll contact you if you’re chosen to get the job. It’s been a pleasure talking to you.

Interviewee: The pleasure is mine! I hope I’ll see you soon!