Transcript of Video 3

[Location: a university conference room]

[Three members of a panel interview, Jane, John, and Mary, sit across from a candidate at a conference table.]

John: Meta -- that certainly is an unusual name. What nationality is that?

Candidate: It's "Meeta" actually, and I'm a North Carolinian.

John: Oh. Well, uh, where are your parents from?

Candidate: My family has lived here for generations.

Jane: What I think we're actually trying to say is that, when we check your prior employment, is there anything additional we should know regarding your name?

Candidate: No, nothing.

John: By the way, do you prefer to be called "Miss," "Ms.," or "Mrs."?

Candidate: I prefer "Mrs."

Mary: Oh, you're married. Do you have children?

Candidate: Why do you ask?

Mary: Well, it's just that this job requires a lot of late hours and a lot of travel sometimes too, and, well, as a mother, it might be difficult for you to balance these activities with the responsibilities of the job. And, how would your husband feel about you traveling?

Candidate: Actually, I prefer to talk more about my qualifications for your position.

John: Of course. Um, do you have any health problems, or anything that might interfere with your performance?

Candidate: Again, I prefer to discuss my qualifications. You know, I do have an advanced degree in this field, as well as five years of supervisory experience.

Jane: That's great, that's great. Are there any professional organizations that you belong to?

Candidate: Certainly, thanks for asking. Um, I belong both to the national and international associations in our field, and I'm presently serving as a president of a regional chapter, and these experiences have provided leadership responsibilities for me that have allowed me to excel in my professional work.

John: Uh, speaking of membership to organizations, do you belong to any religious organizations? Not that it matters, I'm just curious. The person who was in the position before was part of this religion I didn't know anything about, and it really affected his professional goals.

Candidate: I really don't see how that relates to the position. It's the position and my qualifications that I'd be happy to discuss with you today.

[All nod.]