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B1 · Job Searching and Interviews

Confirming Role Boundaries with HR Before Final Interview

CEFR level:
B1
Sentences:
12
Duration:
1 min
Speakers:
Emma & Tom

"Confirming Role Boundaries with HR Before Final Interview" is a B1-level English conversation about job searching and interviews, 12 lines long (about 1 minute) between Emma & Tom. Read the full script below with the translation next to each line, then try speaking one of the roles out loud.

Dialogue script

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  1. Emma 0:00

    Before second interview, I want clearer boundaries on this role.

    Line 1
  2. Tom 0:04

    Are you unsure about on-call duty, travel, or people management scope?

    Line 2
  3. Emma 0:09

    On-call and weekend expectations aren't clearly stated yet.

    Line 3
  4. Tom 0:13

    Better to clarify now than discover mismatch after joining.

    Line 4
  5. Emma 0:17

    I'm worried HR may see questions as lack of flexibility.

    Line 5
  6. Tom 0:21

    Framing matters. You're helping both sides expect the same things long term.

    Line 6
  7. Emma 0:26

    I'll ask for a typical week breakdown and who handles urgent follow-ups.

    Line 7
  8. Tom 0:31

    Also ask for examples from current teammates for real reference.

    Line 8
  9. Emma 0:35

    If scope is wider than expected, I'll discuss compensation fit.

    Line 9
  10. Tom 0:39

    Good, and ask whether role definition is still evolving.

    Line 10
  11. Emma 0:43

    I'll send concise questions tonight, not last-minute tomorrow.

    Line 11
  12. Tom 0:48

    Smart move. Early clarity helps both sides decide responsibly.

    Line 12

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Key vocabulary

Content words from this dialogue, ranked by the CEFR level at which they appear across the whole 500-dialogue library. Function words and proper nouns are excluded.

  • clearer /ˈklɪrər/ adjective

    comparative of clear; more understandable or transparent

  • discover /dɪˈskʌvɚ/ verb

    to find or learn something for the first time

  • mismatch /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/ noun/verb

    a poor match or to match incorrectly

  • lack /læk/ noun

    the state of not having enough of something

  • matters /ˈmætərz/ noun

    subjects, problems, or things of importance

  • things /θɪŋz/ noun

    objects, matters, or ideas

  • follow-ups /ˈfɑloʊ ˌʌps/ noun

    later actions taken to continue or check matters

  • real /riəl/ adjective

    true, actual, or existing

  • compensation /ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/ noun

    payment given to make up for loss, injury, or work

  • evolving /ɪˈvɑlvɪŋ/ verb

    developing gradually

  • last-minute /ˌlæst ˈmɪnət/ adjective

    done or happening at the latest possible time

  • responsibly /rɪˈspɑnsəbli/ adverb

    in a responsible way

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