Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple or present perfect.

My friend 1____________ (lose) his job a few months ago, and he 2____________ (be) out of work since then. At the beginning, he 3____________ (feel) quite optimistic about finding a new job, but up to now he 4____________ (attend) very few job interviews and still 5____________ (not find) a job.