| Hello? |
| Oh, hello. Is that Julie Davison? |
| Yes. |
| This is Greg Preston from the Employment Agency. |
| We met last week when you came in to enquire about office work. |
| Oh, that's right. |
| Now we've just had some details come in of a job which might interest you. |
| OK. |
| So this is a position for a receptionist, |
| I believe you've done that sort of work before? |
| Yes, I have, |
| I worked in a sports centre for a couple of years before I got married and had the children. |
| Right. |
| Well, this job's in Fordham, so not too far away for you, |
| and it's at the medical centre there. |
| OK. |
| So where exactly is that? |
| It's quite near the station, on Chastons Road. |
| Sorry? |
| Chastons Road, |
| that's C-H-A-S-T-O-N-S. |
| OK, thanks. |
| So what would the work involve? |
| Dealing with enquiries from patients? |
| Yes, |
| and you'd also be involved in making appointments, |
| whether face to face or on the phone. |
| And rescheduling them if necessary. |
| Fine, that shouldn't be a problem. |
| And another of your duties would be keeping the centre's database up-to-date. |
| Then you might have other general administrative duties as well, |
| but those would be the main ones. |
| OK. |
| Now when the details came in, I immediately thought of you |
| because one thing they do require is someone with experience, |
| and you did mention your work at the sports centre when you came in to see us. |
| Yes, in fact I enjoyed that job. |
| Is there anything else they're looking for? |
| Well, they say it's quite a high-pressure environment, |
| they're always very busy, |
| and patients are often under stress, |
| so they want someone who can cope with that and stay calm, |
| and at the same time be confident when interacting with the public. |
| Well, after dealing with three children all under five, |
| I reckon I can cope with that. |
| I'm sure you can. |
| And then another thing they mention is that they're looking for someone with good IT skills... |
| Not a problem. |
| So you'd be interested in following this up? |
| Sure. |
| When would it start? |
| Well, they're looking for someone from the beginning of next month, |
| but I should tell you that this isn't a permanent job, |
| it's temporary, so the contract would be just to the end of September. |
| But they do say that there could be further opportunities after that. |
| OK. |
| And what would the hours be? |
| Well, they want someone who can start at 7:45 in the morning. |
| Could you manage that? |
| Yes, my husband would have to get the kids up and off to my mother's, |
| she's going to be looking after them while I'm at work. |
| What time would I finish? |
| 1:15 |
| That should work out all right. |
| I can pick the kids up on my way home, |
| and then I'll have the afternoon with them. |
| Oh, one thing... |
| is there parking available for staff at the centre? |
| Yes, there is. |
| and it's also on a bus route. |
| Right. |
| Well, I expect I'll have the car but it's good to know that. |
| OK, so where do I go from here? |
| Well, if you're happy for me to do so, |
| I'll forward your CV and references, |
| and then the best thing would probably be for you to phone them |
| so they can arrange for an interview. |
| Great. Well thank you very much. |
| You're welcome. Bye now. |
| Bye. |