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➢ Interviewer: So, tell me how did you find out about this accounting position offer?
➢ Applicant: Well, I recently finished my advanced degree in Finance and Administration. So, now I´m looking for a job
related to my education.
➢ Applicant: what I think I am best at is accounting. I find accounting and dealing with number fascinating. It gives me a lot
of information about how businesses and people manage their money. So, I have a strong interest in financial reporting
and taxation.
➢ Interviewer: That’s great. In our company, we work in important projects in short periods of time, which it can be stressful.
How do you handle pressure?
➢ Applicant: I think I handle it well, even though it’s not related to this job, but I have worked as a waitress for some time
and I got used to handle difficult and stressful situations.
➢ Interviewer: okay, and what do you think are your major strengths and weaknesses?
➢ Applicant: I think my major strengths are that I´m hard working, dedicated and I´m also good at working in a group.
However, my weaknesses are that I´m insecure and impatient, but I´m working on them to improve them.
➢ Interviewer: The office hours are from 8:30 to 4:30, with an hour off for lunch.
➢ Applicant: Okay and can you tell me about the benefits you offer?
➢ Interviewer: Of course, since we are a big company, we offer full medical and dental coverage, a pension plan, and a
three-week holiday per year.
➢ Applicant: That´s very generous. When is the position available, Ms. Cindy?
➢ Interviewer: We are hoping the successful applicant can start at the beginning of next month. We´ll finish our interviews
tomorrow and make a decision by the weekend. We will contact you next week.
➢ Applicant: Thank you very much. It´s been a pleasure meeting you. I hope to hear from you soon.