Characters:
Sarah – A new employee in the marketing department.
James – A senior colleague from the same department.
[Scene: Office pantry, mid-morning coffee break]
James:
Hey there! I don’t think we’ve met before. I’m James from marketing.
Sarah:
Hi, James! Nice to meet you. I’m Sarah. I just joined the team this week.
James:
Welcome aboard! How’s your first week going so far?
Sarah:
It’s been good, actually. Everyone’s been really helpful. I’m still getting used to the systems though.
James:
That’s completely normal. It takes a little time to settle in. Which project are you starting with?
Sarah:
I’m going to be working on the social media campaign for the new product launch. Just trying to learn the ropes for now.
James:
Oh, that’s exciting! We’ve been planning that launch for months. You’re jumping in at just the right time.
Sarah:
Yeah, I’m really looking forward to contributing. It’s a bit nerve-wracking though—so many moving parts.
James:
I hear you. But don’t worry, the team is great and very collaborative. Just ask whenever something’s unclear.
Sarah:
Thanks, I really appreciate that. So, how long have you been working here?
James:
It’s been almost four years now. I started as a content writer and gradually moved into campaign strategy.
Sarah:
That’s awesome. It must be interesting to see how the brand has evolved over the years.
James:
Definitely. The company’s grown a lot, especially after we expanded into the European market. Things move fast around here.
Sarah:
I can imagine. Do you usually work on product launches, or do you handle other projects too?
James:
Mostly launches, but I also mentor new hires and review campaign performance metrics. Keeps the job interesting!
Sarah:
That’s good to hear. I’m hoping to learn more about analytics. I’ve mostly worked with content before.
James:
Perfect! There’s a lot of overlap. Maybe we can pair up on something. It’s the best way to learn.
Sarah:
That would be great! I’d love to shadow you on one of the projects if that’s okay.
James:
Absolutely. I’ll check with our manager and see where we can fit you in.
Sarah:
Thanks, James. That means a lot. By the way, do people usually eat lunch together?
James:
Yeah, most of us head to the cafeteria around 12:30. You should definitely join us today.
Sarah:
Sounds perfect. I was worried I’d end up eating alone.
James:
Not at all. We’ve got a friendly bunch. You’ll fit right in.
Sarah:
Thanks for the warm welcome. I’m really glad we talked.
James:
Me too. See you at lunch then?
Sarah:
For sure! See you later!
