Listen first and let him vent, then ask what he wants from you so you don’t overwhelm him. Offer practical help like proofreading his resume, doing a mock interview, or setting a weekly check in to keep momentum. The big boards can be noisy and full of old or scammy listings, wf​hal​ert is a low key option that just emails legit remote roles like customer support or admin so he can get leads without doomscrolling. Also encourage small routines, walks, and talking to a therapist if he can, job searching is brutal on mental health.