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The Office ‐ Interview Skills 3 ‐ Education
Background (C0241) 
Mr. Parsons: Now, if I look here I see that you completed
a BA in English?
Rebecca: Yes, that’s right. After graduating from high
school in New York I attended York University in the UK.
My major was English, and my minor was business
studies . I completed my BA in 2004.
Mr. Parsons: Yes, I’m pleased to see that you also got a
distinction.
Rebecca: Yes that’s right. I’ve always enjoyed studying.
My friends say I’m a bit of a bookworm, but my father
always pushed us to succeed academically.
Mr. Parsons: Well, it looks like his encouragement paid
off Rebecca. So how about extracurricular activities at
University
Rebecca: Well I’ve always been keen on on writing, so I
became the editor for the University student magazine,
which I really loved. Also I volunteered for a group called
Shelter, to help the homeless in York.
Mr. Parsons: What did that involve?
Rebecca: Providing warm meals and shelter, especially in
the winter months . I found it really fulfilling to be part of
that group .
Mr. Parsons: I’m sure. Okay, now let’s move on to your
work experience, shall we?
Rebecca: Yes, okay.