answer: Sharon is offered several positions as high school teachers. James applied to 6 newspapers and James' interview with the New York Times didn't go smoothly. James will begin working on a master's degree in the fall if he can't find a job.
documents: #Person1#: Hey James, how's the job search going?
  #Person2#: Hi, Sharon. I had no idea. It would take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you?
  #Person1#: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of high school teachers now. I applied to 3 schools and each one offered me a position.
  #Person2#: That's great. Which one did you like?
  #Person1#: I haven't decided yet. Of course, it would be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston but I may go to California.
  #Person2#: That would be a big move.
  #Person1#: So tell me about your plans.
  #Person2#: Well, I applied to 6 newspapers. Last week I had an interview with New York Times.
  #Person1#: How did it go?
  #Person2#: Not so well. I think they're looking for people with some experience.
  #Person1#: Have you had any other interviews?
  #Person2#: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren't that many jobs out there.
  #Person1#: That's too bad.
  #Person2#: Yes, I had hoped to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn't seem likely now.
  #Person1#: What will you do if you can't find a job?
  #Person2#: In that case, I'll begin working on a master's degree in the fall.
  #Person1#: Good luck.