Mike: I can’t do this.
Roberto: Yes, you can!
Mike: No, I can’t!
Roberto: It’s just a job interview.
Mike: Yes, but I really want this job!
Roberto: What time is the interview?
Mike: It’s today at three o’clock.
Roberto: Don’t worry. I have some time before my appointment. I can help you.
Mike: What are you doing?
Roberto: I’m interviewing you. I’m a businessman. Trust me. I know this. Sit down.
(imitating interviewer) Welcome, Mr.Johnson. Do you have your resume?
Mike: Yes. Here you are Mr. Chavez. (aside to Roberto) How am I doing?
Roberto: You’re doing fine. Just relax. (imitating interviewer) Very interesting. Let’s see. An actor, a waiter,
a painter, a singer,a receptionist. Wow, that’s a lot of jobs. So, are you looking for a full-timeor a
part-time job?
Mike: Full-time... or part-time. I’m flexible.
Roberto: I see. What do you do now?
Mike: Well, I don’t have a job right now.
Roberto: (as himself ) No, no, no. Don’t say that. Say “I’m between jobs.” Now ...
Mike: (to himself) I’m between jobs ... OK. Yeah,
Roberto: (imitating interviewer) Tell me about yourself. What are you like?
Mike: Well, I’m smart, and creative...
Roberto: (as himself) That’s good! That’s good! Sell yourself! Tellthem about your good points!
Mike: OK. And I’m funny and outgoing ... definitely not shy.
Roberto: That’s great. (imitating interviewer) OK. What languages do you speak?
Mike: I speak Spanish, but I can’t write it very well.
Roberto: OK. What else can you do?
Mike: I can use PCs and Macs.
Roberto: (as himself) That’s great, get excited!
Mike: And I’m very hardworking ... and I know I can get this job!
Roberto: That’s right! Now go get ’em! Hey, by the way, what kind of job interview is this?
Mike: It’s a job for a lifeguard down at the city pool.
Roberto: A lifeguard? Can you swim?
Mike: No, I can’t. But I look good in a bathing suit!

