A: Good morning, Tony. Thanks for coming in. I'm Kendra Leong, for the company.

B: Nice to meet you, Ms. Leong.

A: So, I have your right here, and I understand you're interested in the job of .

B: Yes, that's right. I'm the shipping-and-receiving clerk position.

A: OK. I'd like to ask you a few questions.

B: Sure, go ahead.

A: Uh. First of all, could you tell me a little about your ? Where are you from? What kind of work have you done?

B: Well, I was born in Peru and lived there for 18 years. I finished high school there, and then I came here with my family. I've been living here for two years.

A: OK. And are you ?

B: Uh. Sorry? Do you mean my past employment?

A: Are you working now?

B: Yes, I've been working as a at an elementary school for about a year. And I'm also going to community college at night. I want to get a in .

A: Oh. That's good. What office machines can you use?

B: Uh. I can use a computer, a fax machine, a scanner, and a copying machine.

A: Excellent. Those skills will be useful in this job. You'll need to take and order . Now, Tony, can you tell me about some of your ?

B: Um. Excuse me? What do you mean?

A: Your strengths—you know, your . What makes you a good person for this job?

B: Well, I'm very and . If I have a , I come in early or stay late to finish the job. Also, I everyone. I never have problems working with people. I like everyone, and they like me.

A: That's great. Can you work any shift?

B: Well, I prefer the because I have classes at night.

A: OK, Tony. There's going to be an opening in the day shift soon. I'll get back to you next week sometime.

B: Thank you, Ms. Leong. I appreciate that. It was nice to meet you.

A: You, too. I'll give you a call.