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Question 4 Use the job advertisement in Question 3 and answer the questions that follow: You have been told that a panel of three people will interview you. These people are the organisation's human resources (HR) manager, the manager of the specific department in which you would be working, and a colleague from another department. Write the interview script (750-1 000 words) of the job interview that would take place for this scenario. Note: Your lecturer will not mark beyond the 1 000-word limit. NB-Your interview script must: be structured according to the table template provided below. Copy and complete the provided table as your response to Q.4 in your assignment submission; clearly progress through the specific phases of a job interview, in order; include at least three open questions from the interview panel, and your relevant responses to them; include at least three closed questions from the interview panel, and your relevant responses to them; include at least three follow-up questions from the interview panel, and your relevant responses to them; use specific details from your selected job position, your email from Q.3, as well as the relevant theory from the textbook/Learn as context for the questions and your responses. Make sure you accurately reference all sources used within the interview script; be written in an appropriate language, tone, and style. ● ● ● (Marks: 30) Interview script template: HR Manager (Your full name) HR Manager Welcome, Mr/Ms (your full name). We are so happy to meet you and to have the opportunity to speak more with you today. We were all very impressed by your CV and application letter. Thank you, I am really glad to be here. Please call me (x). Great no problem, (x). Let me begin by introducing you to the interview panel.​

Answer 1

Role-play dialogue table:

Interview script for job position: Accounting and Finance Officer

Apply for August 2021

Interview date: 15 August 2021

Participants: Interview panel: Human Resources Manager

Department Manager

Colleague from Marketing department

Candidate: (Your full name)

0-5 minutes: Welcome and introductions

HR Manager: Welcome, Mr/Ms (your full name). We are so happy to meet you and to have the opportunity to speak more with you today. We were all very impressed by your CV and application letter.

Thank you, I am really glad to be here. Please call me (x). Great no problem, (x). Let me begin by introducing you to the interview panel. To your right is the Finance department manager, Mr. Singh. To your left is Ms. Bokanga from the Marketing department.

5-10 minutes: Why are you interested in this role and company?

Department Manager: Thanks for meeting with us today, (x). Can you tell us more about why you're interested in this Accounting and Finance Officer role at our company?

I have always been passionate about accounting and finance. I believe this role offers the perfect opportunity to utilize my skills and experience to help manage the finances of a fast-growing company like yours. I am excited by the prospect of working with cutting-edge technologies and strategic business partners to streamline processes and gain key insights to drive business decisions. I see enormous potential for growth and advancement in a role such as this.

[The interview continues with more questions and answers as per the table template...]

The interview wrap-up concludes around 30-40 minutes. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions. I look forward to hearing from you about next steps in the process.

Thank you again for your time today, I appreciate your consideration of my application and I look forward to speaking with you again soon.