Conversation in English

In an Office in Jakarta

Ask for information and give information

Interviewer : Would you mind telling me a little about yourself, Ms. Ismail?

Applicant : Well, I was born and raised in Makassar. I went to Hasanuddin University and got my bachelor’s degree in public relations. I worked at Makaka Inc. in HRD for two years and I believe my experience will help me do personnel department work here.

Interviewer : I’d like to know what you did at your previous job, then.

Applicant : Well, I helped my manager plan training programs. I contacted trainers, informed them about the goals of the programs and arranged schedules.

Interviewer : So, you’re good at dealing with people. I wonder if you could tell me about your skills.

Applicant : Actually, I’m good at organizing and managing people. I took managerial courses and they helped me in my work.

Interviewer : S, what’s your greatest strength?

Applicant : I’m good at handling people. When they have problems, work-related or not, they often come to me for advice.

Interviewer : Are you saying you care about people you work with?

Applicant  : Exactly.

Adapted from Conversation in English 4, LBPP LIA: Jakarta, 2008.