Narrator
Listen to Mary Jane's job interview, paying close attention to the use of idioms. Then listen again and repeat each line of dialog.
Interviewer
Good afternoon. What's your name?
Job Applicant
Good afternoon. I'm Mary Jane Thompson.
Interviewer
What do you go by?
Job Applicant
I go by M.J.
Interviewer
And what did you do for a living?
Job Applicant
I worked in Customer Service in my last job,
Interviewer
Do you like working with people?
Job Applicant
I LOVE working with people. That's my forte, and I never get bored.
Interviewer
That's good to hear. How do you handle difficult customers?
Job Applicant
I try to keep my cool and put myself in their shoes.
Interviewer
Can you give me an example?
Job Applicant
Sure. Once, a customer was up in arms about a delayed order. I went the extra mile to solve the problem, and in the end, he calmed down.
Interviewer
It looks like you know how to think on your feet.
Job Applicant
I do my best!
Interviewer
Why did you leave your last job?
Job Applicant
I felt it was time for a change of pace and a chance to move up in the world.
Interviewer
What would you say is your biggest weakness?
Job Applicant
I sometimes bite off more than I can chew, because I like to get things done.
Interviewer
That's an interesting answer. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Job Applicant
Hopefully, I'll have climbed the career ladder and be taking on more responsibility.
Interviewer
Well, M.J., you've certainly made a good impression today.
Job Applicant
Thank you. I'm glad to hear that!
