Dialogue 1: 面接(めんせつ)に来られますか

Sak1: はい、「さくら」でございます。 Ali1: 私、アリス・ブラウンともうします。アルバイト募集(ぼしゅう)の広告(こうこく)を見たんですが。 Sak2: そうですか。じゃあ、今日、面接(めんせつ)に来られますか。 Ali2: 今日はちょっと行けないんですが、明日なら行けます。 Sak3: そうですか。じゃ、明日の朝１０時はどうですか。 Ali3: １０時ですね。わかりました。

Translation

Sak1:	This is Restaurant Sakura.
Ali1:	My name is Alice Brown. I saw your advertisement for Part-Time Recruitment.
Sak2:	I see. Then, can you come to the (job) interview today?
Ali2:	I can't go to today, but I can go if it's tomorrow.
Sak3:	I see. Then, how about 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Ali3:	It's 10 o'clock, right? Certainly.

Cultural Note

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面接　(Job Interviews) In Japan, even part-time jobs (アルバイト) commonly require a job interview before hiring. The interview may be fairly short and informal compared with an interview for a full-time position, but making a polite and responsible impression is still important. Applicants are generally expected to arrive on time, dress neatly, and use polite Japanese. Typical questions include どうしてこの仕事をしたいですか (Why do you want this job?), 週に何日働けますか (How many days a week can you work?), and いつから働けますか (When can you start?). Employers may also ask about school schedules, previous work experience, and availability on evenings or weekends. For many part-time jobs, employers are especially interested in whether the applicant is reliable, punctual, and able to work the required shifts. A student does not necessarily need to wear a business suit, but clean, appropriate clothing and polite behavior are expected. Even for a casual アルバイト, the 面接 is an opportunity to show that you can behave appropriately as a member of the workplace.