Writing Prompt ~ Present Perfect Continuous Tense

Chief: Thanks for applying for the vacant position as a resident here. How long have you been applying for a job like this?

Resident: Thank you for choosing me as a suitable candidate for the job. I really appreciate this interview opportunity. I've been applying for this job for nearly two years. 

Chief:  I can tell from your resume that you've worked in several hospitals, and you're board certified in surgery and a capable doctor. How long have you been working as a surgeon?

Resident: I've been working as a surgeon for five years. It will be such an honour to work here under you - I've been focusing on this hospital and you since I graduated from the med school. 

Chief: That's music to my ears. In fact, we're looking for someone like you for a long time. Welcome to join us. 

Resident: Thank you so much for the wonderful interview. It's a dream come true - I've been dreaming of being a surgeon here since my first day as a resident. You really made my day, Chief. I can't wait to work here. 

Note: 

-- resident: doctor in a hospital

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  • @Afro

    I'll check it out - thanks for bringing it to my attention.

  • I wrote one but couldn't post it, may be server problem.

  • @Onee

    Thanks for the comment. You could write one like this. 

  • Nice interview, good candidate... thanks for the idiom, Expector, I'll try to make one :)

  • @Mist

    Thanks for being the first to comment on this blog. Yes, you can say that again. When we say we learn something here, it may mean we learn something about other fields, not only English. 

    @arif

    Thanks for the explanation of "music to my ear", and for reading and commenting on this blog. 

    @setareh

    Good question. It should be "an honour/honor" since the 'h' isn't pronounced. Thanks for pointing out the typo. 

    @Anne

    Nice work! You just rewrite the dialogue - a  perfect revision. You could try to write a new one using the present perfect progressive tense, which can be so fun. Thanks!

  • Lady Anne: I've been a member of this club for five years. It will be such an honour if I can work here under you - I've been focusing on this site and you since I came here. 

    Doc Smith: That's music to my ear. In fact, we're looking for someone like you for a long time. Welcome to join us. 

    Lady Anne: Thank you so much for the wonderful statement. It's a dream come true - I've been dreaming of being here and working with you since my first day as a member. You really made my day, Doc, I can't wait to work here. 

    ___________

    Doc, what a nice conversation!  Thanks for enlightening me with this word "resident".  Before, the only way I know how to use this word was when I saw the film "Resident Evil".  I thought it was an evil word, lol. (Just joking, Doc)

    Thanks Doc.  You are always good in writing dialogues.

  • Dear Expector, thanks for your informative blog. You raised a question for me . Would you mind telling me which one is correct: an honor or a honor. Thanks in advance.
  • Music to your ear means the information that you receive makes you feel happy
  • The use of present perfect continuous in your blog is really music to my ear :)

    Thank you for sharing, sir
  • Thanks for sharing.Blogs are not just for socializing with others but it can also give us useful information like this. 

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