The interviewee.

She nervously adjusted her white suit as she waited for her turn to enter the office. She had applied for the position of a junior editor at the prestigious Harper’s Magazine, and she knew this was her chance to make a good impression. She had always dreamed of working in the publishing industry, and she had worked hard to get this far.

She glanced at the other candidates sitting in the waiting room. They all looked confident and professional, and she felt a pang of insecurity. What if she wasn’t good enough? What if they didn’t like her? She tried to calm herself down by taking deep breaths and reviewing her resume in her mind.

She heard her name being called, and she stood up. She walked towards the door, clutching her portfolio. She knocked softly and heard a voice saying “Come in”. She opened the door and stepped inside.