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we gotta make sure we get things done on time or ahead of time, if we can.
I am one of those success stories, Jack.
I started off in the mailroom, and now I'm in management.

start off:
You can use it almost the same as "start", but it implies that there are stages to whatever you're doing, or that things might change later on. For example, if you were talking about your exercise plans you might say, "I'll start off with a two mile run, then do some yoga." You could also say, "Blind dates always start off awkward, but as you get to know the person, they usually get better."

You could not, however, say, "You should start off looking for a job," instead of "You should start looking for a job."
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mailroom:
【名】郵便仕分け室

what sort of timeline can I expect on the decision.
well, we'are tough on the deadlines, so we're gonna let people know by the end of the week
which leads me to ask you, when are you available to start?
well, I have to give my present company around two weeks' notice.

*tough on someone:
severe and demanding in dealing with someone. (*Typically: act ~; be ~; become ~; get~.)
e.g. My boss is very tough on me, but I need the structure and discipline.

Do you have any reservations about my qualifications?
私の能力について何か懸念点はありますか?

reservationは「予約」、「保留」
concernは「心配」、「関心」、「配慮」

I think that I'm a good fit for this position.
私はこの職種に最適な人材だと思います。

So, what are the next steps in the hiring process?
では、採用に伴う今後の流れはどうなりますか?

I should be able to tell you my decision by next Monday.
次の月曜日までに結果をお伝えできるでしょう。

Oh, and could I have one of your business cards?
あっ、お名刺を頂けないでしょうか?

I'm excited by the possibility of working here.
こちらで働けるかもしれないということに胸が高まっています。