Helen: I'm sorry, we have to let you go Tom: You're firing me? You are giving me my pink slip? Helen: Exactly. I'm sorry it had to turn out this way. Your termination is effective immed iately MODEL3 I'm the one you' ve been looking for Script Helen: So, Bill, tell me about your last job. What kinds of work did you do? Bill: Market investigation, sales promotion, after-sale services, risk analysis investment planning -to name iust a few. Helen: Why did you leave? Bill: Downsizing. The company wasnt performing efficiently It's been operating at a loss. So the only way out was to lay off redundant employees. Helen: Why do you think our corporation makes a good career move for you? Bill: My experience at the last company is completely transferable to your company, since you deal in the same prodi Helen: Go on Bill: What's even better, your corporation is a well-known multinational, and it's working to become an industry leaser. I like that Helen: and that would be a real boost to your career? Bill: Definitely. My last employer dealt with only small investments. But your company is handling large projects. That will help me grow professionally Now Your turn Task 1 SAMPLE DIALOG Pamela: Excuse me, Mr. Atkin, do you have a minute to spare? Atkin: The question suggests something serious, Pamela. Whats up? Pamela: Well, uh. Thank you very much for offering me a permanent job. But now I've received a notice of admission to a Master's degree program in my university. I m afraid i have to leave Atkin: Oh, what a pity. You did an excellent job here, and everyone likes you Pamela: I really enjoyed working here. But further studies will give me more opportunities to grow professionall Atkin: Your skills in software development are almost irreplaceable here. Would you stay if I promote you to the department head and give you a raise in 66 Helen: I’m sorry, we have to let you go. Tom: You’re firing me? You are giving me my pink slip? Helen: Exactly. I’m sorry it had to turn out this way. Your termination is effective immediately. MODEL3 I’m the one you’ve been looking for. Script Helen: So, Bill, tell me about your last job. What kinds of work did you do? Bill: Market investigation, sales promotion, after-sale services, risk analysis, investment planning –to name just a few. Helen: Why did you leave? Bill: Downsizing. The company wasn’t performing efficiently. It’s been operating at a loss. So the only way out was to lay off redundant employees. Helen: Why do you think our corporation makes a good career move for you? Bill: My experience at the last company is completely transferable to your company, since you deal in the same products. Helen: Go on. Bill: What’s even better, your corporation is a well-known multinational, and it’s working to become an industry leaser. I like that. Helen: And that would be a real boost to your career? Bill: Definitely. My last employer dealt with only small investments. But your company is handling large projects. That will help me grow professionally. Now Your Turn Task 1 SAMPLE DIALOG Pamela: Excuse me, Mr. Atkin, do you have a minute to spare? Atkin: The question suggests something serious, Pamela. What’s up? Pamela: Well, uh…Thank you very much for offering me a permanent job. But now I’ve received a notice of admission to a Master’s degree program in my university. I’m afraid I have to leave. Atkin: Oh, what a pity. You did an excellent job here, and everyone likes you. Pamela: I really enjoyed working here. But further studies will give me more opportunities to grow professionally. Atkin: Your skills in software development are almost irreplaceable here. Would you stay if I promote you to the department head and give you a raise in