ENGL251-Assessment 2: Job Interview

Interview with Nicola

Introduction and Background

• Nicola arrives late to the interview due to bus delays and unclear instructions.

• She shares her upbringing on a farm in South Australia and her decision to drop out of school in year 10.

• Nicola mentions working briefly at a clothing shop in Strathfield.

Career Aspirations

• Expresses a strong desire to work in marketing, despite feeling nervous during the interview.

• Describes current job dissatisfaction, citing exhaustion from customer service roles and lack of support from previous employers.

• Emphasizes the importance of feeling valued at work and avoiding physically demanding jobs.

Recent Activities

• Discusses spending time with her dad and boyfriend, Gaza, who is currently unemployed.

• Mentions visiting an internet café together to search for job opportunities over the past few months.

Relevant Experience

• Shares interest in watching TV ads as a way to learn about marketing concepts.

• Indicates that while she lacks formal experience, she believes her observations provide some insight into marketing practices.

Questions for Employers

• Nicola asks about holiday schedules and potential for additional paid leave during the interview.

• Concludes by thanking the interviewer for their time.