#64. 耳英語④：オファー面談で質問したいとき、どうやって英語で質問する？

■感想・質問・出演・お問い合わせフォーム

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■質問と答え

Q1. What position is Ao offered?

アオはどのようなポジションをオファーされていますか？

A1. Ao is offered the position of Sales Manager.

アオはセールスマネージャーのポジションをオファーされています。

Q2.Why does Ao want to start in three months?

アオはなぜ、3ヶ月後に入社したいですか？

A2.Because he wants to hand over his current responsibilities properly.

今の担当業務を適切に引き継ぎたいからです。

■単語・フレーズの解説

It means a lot to me.：本当に嬉しいです。

感謝や嬉しさを、単なる Thank you より一段深く伝える表現です。直訳の「多くを意味する」から、「自分にとって重要で、心から感謝している／感激している」という感情を表します。

類義表現

I really appreciate it. / This is a big deal for me.

You earned it.：あなたの実力です。

earn は稼ぐ、（労働・努力で）獲得する意味。

相手の成功に対し、運やまぐれではなく、努力による当然の結果だと認める表現です。

compensation：報酬、給与

salaryは基本給に対し、compensationは給与＋賞与＋手当を含めた「報酬全体」を指すフォーマルな単語です。

responsibilities：担当業務

responsibilityは責任に対し、今回は複数形のため担当業務で使われています。

hand over〜：〜を引き継ぐ

仕事・役割・物を次の人に引き継ぐ表現です。

handover は引き継ぎ

■スクリプト

Naruse: Congratulations, Ao! I'm happy to share some good news with you. After the final interview, we'd like to offer you the position of Sales Manager. Everyone was very impressed.

Ao: Thank you so much! I'm really happy to hear that. It means a lot to me.

Naruse: You earned it. Today, I'd like to walk you through the details of our offer, and please feel free to ask any questions along the way.

Ao: Sure, I appreciate that.

Naruse: First, about the compensation. For the Sales Manager role, we're offering an annual salary of six million yen, which includes a performance-based bonus. Based on your experience, we think this reflects your value well.

Ao: That sounds reasonable. May I ask how the bonus is decided?

Naruse: Of course. The bonus depends on both company performance and your individual results. On average, it's about two months' salary per year, but strong performers can earn more.

Ao: That makes sense. I have one more question about the start date. Would it be possible to start in three months? I'd like to hand over my current responsibilities properly.

Naruse: That's completely understandable. Three months is fine. We value people who take their current duties seriously, so please take the time you need.

Ao: Thank you for being so flexible. That really helps.

Naruse: Not at all. Is there anything else you'd like to know? Benefits, work style, anything at all?

Ao: Actually, could you tell me about the remote work policy?

Naruse: Sure. We offer a hybrid style. You can work from home up to three days a week, and the rest in the office.

Ao: That's perfect for me. Thanks for explaining everything so clearly.

Naruse: Wonderful. Then, if you're happy with the terms, I'll prepare the official offer letter. Once you've had a chance to review it, please sign and return it to us.

Ao: I'd be glad to. I've read through the main terms today, and everything sounds great. I'll sign the offer letter and send it back by the end of this week.

Naruse: Perfect. Welcome aboard, Ao. We're all looking forward to working with you.

■＋αの課題

Imagine you're in an offer meeting for a job you really want. What conditions would you like to check with the company? Make three questions in English about things like salary, work style, or benefits.

（本当に入りたい仕事のオファー面談に臨んでいると想像してください。会社にどんな条件を確認したいですか? 給与・勤務体系・福利厚生などについて、英語で質問を3つ作ってみましょう。）

参考表現フレーズ

May I ask ...?
Would it be possible to ...?
Could you tell me about ...?

本文での例

May I ask how the bonus is decided?
Would it be possible to start in three months?
Could you tell me about the remote work policy?

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