Mark and Susan

Mark: I saw Peter yesterday.
Susan: How’s he doing?
Mark: Not very well, I’m afraid.
Susan: Why is that? What’s wrong with him?
Mark: He told me he had been looking for work for a couple of months, but hadn’t found a job yet.
Susan: That surprises me. Was he fired or did he quit his last job?
Mark: He told me his boss had treated him badly. He also said he didn’t have a chance of advancing in that company.
Susan: Quitting doesn’t sound like a very wise decision to me.
Mark: That’s true. But he’s been working really hard to find a new job.
Susan: What has he done so far?
Mark: He said he had sent out his resume to more than twenty companies. Unfortunately, he told me that only two had called him for an interview.
Susan: That’s weird.
Mark: Tell me about it. However, I gave him some advice and I hope it helps.
Susan: What did you suggest?
Mark: I suggested joining a networking group.
Susan: That’s a great idea.
Mark: Yes, well, he told me he would try a few groups.
Susan: Where did you see him?
Mark: I saw him at the mall. He told me he was shopping for a new suit.
Susan: What?! Buying new clothes and no work!
Mark: No, no. He said he wanted to make the best impression possible at his job interviews.
Susan: Oh, that makes sense.