Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years, first for trading companies, and now I am working for a trust company. I interact well with peers, clients, administrators and bosses. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments.
How are your typing and shorthand skills?
I can type 100 Chinese words a minute and take dictation in English at 150 words a minute.
Can you operate computers skillfully?
Yes, I can. I have received some special training in computers. Besides I am good at operating common office machines, such as fax machines and duplicating machines.
Sometimes we are very busy and need to work overtime. How do you feel about that?
That's all right. But could you tell me how often and how many hours I should work overtime?
It just depends. If we have important visiting delegations, you have to stay with us. It's not unusual.
Mr. Smith, I's like to ask you a question.
OK, please.
What specific duties would I perform if I am hired?
Nothing different from a secretary's common responsibilities. However, you know, our company is an international trade-oriented company, can you handle English papers and write English correspondence?
Yes. I specialized in English secretary studies at college and that's one of the main parts of my present job.
What are your salary expectations?
I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position.
The starting monthly salary would be $ 2, 000, with rises after the half year according to your competence.
I think it's acceptable and I really like the job. And when can I know the decision?
We'll inform you of our final decision by early July. Do you have any other questions?
No. Thank you for the time.