Clive:
Hello, Edwina, is it? Have a seat.
Edwina:
Yes, Edwina. Thanks. I'm looking for a job as a nanny. I like working with children. I talked to you yesterday?
Clive:
Oh, yes. Well, we covered most of the ground on the phone yesterday. I've got a form I need to complete for my records. So, you're Edwina Riley, and how should we contact you?
Edwina:
By email I check it regularly.
Clive:
What's the address?
Edwina:
It's Edwina like my name then R-I, the first two letters of my surname. at worldnet dot com.
Clive:
E-D-W-1-N-A-R-I at worldnet dot com?
Clive:
Good. And you're from Australia?
Edwina:
Actually. I'm a New Zealander.
Clive:
Oh, I'm sorry. I bet it's really irritating being told you're an Australian. Like Canadians being asked what part of the States they're from.
Edwina:
I'm used to it. It happens to us all the time.
Clive:
And now, you said on the phone that you could bring me some references? One from someone who's known you in a professional capacity and one personal one?
Edwina:
Ah, yeah. Here's one fromJohn Keen, who was the manager at the play centre in Wellington where l worked for three years after I left school. It's got all contact details on.
Clive:
Thank you. So this was your last employer?
Edwina:
Yes, apart from a bit of waitressing recently, but that was just temporary. I'm sure John will answer any questions if you contact him.
Clive:
We do run checks, yes. And a personal reference?
Edwina:
Ah, you can contact the friend of my mother's I'm staying with here in London: Eileen Dorsini She's a professor.
Edwina:
She's known me all my life because she used to be our neighbour back home when she was a primary school teacher there. Now she's working here at the Institute of Education.
Edwina:
I've got her contact details here for you.
Clive:
Thanks. I think I have some jobs to suit you. Oh, do you have any practical qualifications, by the way? Life-saving, music, anything?
Edwina:
Um, I've got an up-to-date first aid certificate. I did a course when I was working.
Clive:
That's good. First aid. Anything else?
...:
<vEdwina> Well, I've got a driving licence; as I told you on the phone. But that's not special, you said, almost everyone needs that really. I've got a sailing qualification, it's a certificate of competence.
Clive:
So you're a yachtswoman?
...:
<vClive> Well, I'll note you have a certificate. Hmm
Clive:
Now, as I mentioned yesterday, there are three families and the job description is much the same for all of them, as I explained. There are a few other things you need to know. Anyway, the first family's here in London.
Edwina:
Yes, I did make a few notes. London, er, that's the Bentons? With two children?
Edwina:
Oh, we!!, I know what to do if someone has an allergic reaction.
Clive:
Good, but what they mainly want is someone with an interest in sport, as that's the kind of family they are.
Edwina:
Oh that's OK. I'll enjoy that.
Clive:
Good. Now the next people are in the country, near Oxford.
Edwina:
Oh yeah, the Grangers?
Clive:
So, they have twin boys of five, who are a bit of a handful, I suspect, but it's a lovely place, quite a grand house, and the family is extremely welcoming. They keep horses. Do you ride?
Edwina:
I did when I was younger. I like animals generally.
Clive:
Well, 'animal-lover' was their special request, so you'd be fine there. The last family ...
Clive:
I don't think I told you they live in Scotland.
Edwina:
Really? What's their name?
Edwina:
Oh, yes. And they have four girls under ten?
Clive:
That's it. They have a lovely city flat, and they own a small island
Clive:
Actually, you might get on with them very well. They particularly wanted someone who would be prepared to cook when they go camping on the island.
Edwina:
Camping would really suit me and I'm used to taking my turn doing the food. But it is a long way from London.
Clive:
Mm. Yeah, well, you can think about it. Um, then as soon as I've checked your references, we can arrange for you to talk to all of the families.
Edwina:
Right. Thanks very much!
Clive:
Thank you! I'll email you as soon as i can.
