Tell me about yourself and your past experience .   I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years , first for trading companies , and now I am working for a trust company . I interact well with peers , clients , administrators and bosses . I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments .   How are your typing and shorthand skills ?   I can type 100 Chinese words a minute and take dictation in English at 150 words a minute .   Can you operate computers skillfully ?   Yes , I can . I have received some special training in computers . Besides I am good at operating common office machines , such as fax machines and duplicating machines .   Sometimes we are very busy and need to work overtime . How do you feel about that ?   That's all right . But could you tell me how often and how many hours I should work overtime ?   It just depends . If we have important visiting delegations , you have to stay with us . It's not unusual .   Mr . Smith , I's like to ask you a question .   OK , please .   What specific duties would I perform if I am hired ?   Nothing different from a secretary's common responsibilities . However , you know , our company is an international trade-oriented company , can you handle English papers and write English correspondence ?   Yes . I specialized in English secretary studies at college and that's one of the main parts of my present job .   What are your salary expectations ?   I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary . Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position . 