I remember the interview as though it were yesterday

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

My first job was a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted  to  work  part-time, because I was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.

I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as though it were yesterday. The (23)       manager sat  behind a  large desk. He  asked me    various questions which surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hours later, I was told that I had got the job and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a member of staff, I was (24) to some benefits, including  discounts.

When I  eventually started, I  was responsible (25)            the toy section. I  really enjoyed it  there and I loved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues   were, too. They made working there fun even when we had to deal with   customers (26)             got on our nerves. (27)                 , working there was a great experience which I will never forget.

(23)...................

• A. personal
• B. personable
• C. personage
• D. personnel