Answers For [Forecast Q2-2025] - Job inquiry at West Bay Laundry

MAN: Hello, West Bay Laundry. Can I help you?

WOMAN: Oh, good morning. I'm ringing about a job - I understand that you have a vacancy?

MAN: Oh yes, we do. But I'm afraid the person who usually deals with that isn't here today, but I can give you the basic details if you like.

WOMAN: That would be great. Could you tell me a little bit more information about the job?

MAN: Sure. Previously there was only one branch located on Queens Road.

Then we decided to expand our business, so we set up another laundry shop last year and this year we are going to establish five more branches on Beacon Road.

1Oh, by the way, the one we are recruiting for now is on Hillsdunne Road, just next to a ladies' dress shop. Do you know the area?

WOMAN: Yes, I do. I remember there was a special shop where kids were able to find some nice toys, but it went out of business last year.

Recently the government is planning to build a department store in this area.

MAN: Yes, that's true.

WOMAN: So ... What kind of job do you offer?

MAN: Well, if you've learned how to iron clothes, we'll soon have a position for that.

WOMAN: I did learn that previously. Oh, I'm also good at taking care of leather. Do you have an opening for that?

2MAN: That's a shame. We don't have many leather clothes at the moment, so there is no vacancy for that. However, we do have a vacant position of washer operators.

WOMAN: Okay. And do you know what the rates of pay are?

3MAN: Yes, I've got them here. Let me see ... The hourly rate is $6.50. You know, the average in the city is only $5.

WOMAN: Right. And what about lunch breaks, do the staff have to go home to eat or ...

MAN: No, you don't have to. We offer a free lunch in a restaurant, which is not far from the workplace.

The lunch time is one hour, which is generally enough for you to eat and have a rest.

WOMAN: Oh wow. Those conditions are better than my last job.

MAN: And we also offer a morning coffee break, which lasts about 15 minutes.

WOMAN: Oh, that's a really good perk.

4MAN: Yes, we think so. And in return for the commitment of loyal staff, we offer 4 weeks' vacation for those who have worked here for three years.

WOMAN: Oh, that's good to know.

MAN: Well, that's for senior staff though. As for the juniors, we will have a training session on every Friday.

5Oh, I got that wrong, we changed it to every Tuesday since last month.

WOMAN: I see.

WOMAN: Is there anything else I need to know?

MAN: We also offer some good fringe benefits to attract the best staff.

WOMAN: Really?

6MAN: Yes, of course. For example, we have a staff discount, which is 25 percent off on most products except sales goods.

As for the pension, I'm not quite clear about that, but you can ask our personnel manager when you come in for an interview.

WOMAN: When would be a good time for me to have the interview?

MAN: I'm afraid I don't know, but I'll let the manager know you've called so he can arrange a date with you.

WOMAN: Thanks, that would be great.

7MAN: Not at all. His office is in Room 12, which is next to Room 10. Oh, please know that we don't have room 11.

WOMAN: Thank you. Oh, by the way, who would be my boss exactly?

8MAN: That would be Mrs. Waddell. That's W-A-D-D-E-L-L, Waddell. She's a very energetic woman.

WOMAN: Got that. And what would I be doing if I get the job? I mean my duties.

9MAN: Just need to inform you that there is a set of tasks you need to handle besides loading the washing machines. Window dressing is really important to our branch so that's a priority, by which I mean, you have to arrange some of the decorations in our shop window to make it attractive.

Another task is watching for shoplifters, for there have been a number of thefts since last September. And you also need to keep an eye on our stock.

WOMAN: I see. And is there a uniform? What clothes should I wear?

10MAN: Wearing a black skirt is a must in the workplace. You will also be required to wear a red blouse, which we don't supply unfortunately.

A name badge will be given once you get the job and you will have to wear it during the workdays.

WOMAN: OK.

MAN: Is there anything else you would like to know?

WOMAN: No, thank you so much for your time.

MAN: You're welcome.

WOMAN: Bye.

MAN: Bye. Have a nice day.