Here's what I told my two daughters to do (one is midway in college and the other in University, both were looking for employment): Instead of having the minds

Here's what I told my two daughters to do (one is midway in college and the other in University, both were looking for employment): Instead of having the mindset of: "I need a job, can you give me a job" change it to: "I have these specific skills and this is how I can be an asset to your business". See the difference? Your friend needs to tell these employers how his particular skill set can benefit their business. This requires knowing a bit about the business beforehand. Not a lot, but enough to show initiative and forethought. No one is handing out jobs anymore. That era is over. Now people need to demonstrate value right out of the gate. Reframe the situation from one of not having and needing to one of 'I got something that can help you succeed'. I'll end with this: the best advice I ever got was "make your boss look good". That is the golden rule. If your friend can make it evident he will make his next employer look good, he will be gainfully employed very quickly. P.S. Since applying my advice, my daughters quickly got work and have never had employment problems since.