Track 15
INTERVIEWER: OK, right. So, it's Lauren, isn't it?
LAUREN: Yes, that's right.
I: Great. Have you got your form there?
L: Yes, here you go.
I: And did you bring a copy of your CV?
L: Yes.
I: OK. Er, let's just have a look. So, you've done lots of different things! Sales ... administration ... and you've worked in a restaurant.
L: Yes, that's right. Last summer.
I: OK. And you're looking for work in ... ?
l: Well, yes, as you can see, I've got experience in sales, administration and catering, so I'm looking for work in any of those areas really.
I: Right. Er, let's start with catering. You worked for Café Concerto last summer. What qualifications do you have? Do you have any kind of food safety or hygiene certificate?
L: Yes, I've got a certificate in Food Safety for Catering. It's level two.
I: Ah, that's excellent. Have you got a copy of that with you?
L: Er, no, sorry.
I: Oh, that's no problem. Could you fax it over later today? Or bring it in?
L: Sure.
I: Great. Now, administration ... How are you with computers?
L: Well, I have experience working with Word and Excel, so quite good, I think.
I: OK, good, and more generally ... it doesn't say here, no ... do you have a driving licence?
L: Yes, I do.
I: Good. And what languages do you speak?
L: Erm, a little French and Spanish.
I: OK. And more recently you worked in sales for CSP. Did you enjoy that?
L: Yes, I've been in sales for a year now and I worked for CSP for six months. It was a nice company.
I: So why did you decide to leave?
L: Well ... it's quite a small company, you know. I've always wanted to work for a big company. I think that would be a good experience for me.
I: OK. Now ... what would you say are your strengths and weaknesses?
L: Hm, that's a difficult question. Well, I'm good at talking to people, I think. And I really enjoy working in a team. But maybe I'm not very good at working on my own? I prefer working with people.
I: OK, great. Well, I'm sure we'll have something for you. We'll put your details on our system and see what we have. And I'll need to contact your references.