WOMAN:
Good evening.King's Restaurant.
MAN:
Good evening.I'm ringing about the job I understand you have vacant.
MAN:
I'd like to find out a few more details,if i may.
WOMAN:
Yes,of course.Can i take your name?
WOMAN:
Okay Peter.Well,if you want to ask about the job and then if we're both still interested, we could arrange for you to come for an interview.
MAN:
Great,thanks.I'm afraid i missed the advert for the job but heard about it from a friend.
WOMAN:
That's no problem at all.What would you like to know?
MAN:
Well,um,what sort of work is it - washing up?
WOMAN:
It's answering the phone.
WOMAN:
And not waiting at table.
MAN:
That'd be good.And how many nights a week would it be?
WOMAN:
Well,we're really only busy at the weekend.
WOMAN:
Three actually,so it would work out at twelve hours a week.
MAN:
That'd be fine.It wouldn't interfere with my studies.
WOMAN:
Are you at the university?
MAN:
Yes.First year Physics student.
MAN:
Um,and because i'm not an EU national would i need a work permit?
WOMAN:
Yes you would. Just get your tutor to sign it.
MAN:
That wouldn't be a problem,if i were to get the job.Um,where exactly is the restaurant?
WOMAN:
Well,we have two branches - the one we're recruiting for is in Hillsdunne Road.
MAN:
I don't know that.How do you spell it please?
WOMAN:
It's H-I-double L-S-D-U-double N-E Road.
MAN:
Got that.Thanks.is it near a bus stop?
WOMAN:
Yes. The nearest one would probably be just beside the Library.
MAN:
Oh yes,i know it.That'd be fine for me.And could i ask about the pay?
WOMAN:
We're offering£4.45 an hour.
MAN:
That's very good.My last job was £3.95 an hour.
WOMAN:
We feel it's pretty good and we also offer some good fringe benefits.
WOMAN:
Well,we give you a free dinner,so you eat well.
MAN:
Right,better than hostel food!
WOMAN:
We certainly hope so! And we also offer extra pay for working on national holidays.
MAN:
Oh,that's a really good perk,isn't it?
WOMAN:
Yes,we think so.And then because of the difficulties of getting public transport, if you're working after 11 o'clock we drive you home.
MAN:
Oh,that's good to know.
WOMAN:
well,we'd certainly be interested in inviting you for an interview,if you're still interested?
MAN:
Oh yes,certainly.Could I just also ask what qualities you're looking for?
WOMAN:
Well,for this particular job we want a clear voice,which you obviously do have!
WOMAN:
And you must be able to think quickly,you know.
WOMAN:
So,when could you come in for an interview?We're actually quite quiet tonight?
MAN:
Sorry,I couldn't come tonight.Or tomorrow,I'm afraid.Thursday's okay that'd be 22nd of October.
WOMAN:
Fine,after 5 p.m.?
MAN:
Yes,fine.Would 6 o'clock be okay?
WOMAN:
Perfect.And could you bring along the names of two referees?
MAN:
Yes,that's fine,no problem.
WOMAN:
Good,I look forward to seeing you.
MAN:
Oh,by the way,who should i ask for?
WOMAN:
Oh yes ,of course,sorry.My name is Samira Manuja.
MAN:
Can you spell that,please?
MAN:
Okay.i've got that.Thanks very much.
WOMAN:
Look forward to seeing you...