Dear Louise: 'My friend is stuck in a rut and won't accept my help'

Louise O'Neill offers advice to someone who is overly concerned for her friend's career prospect of overall mental wellbeing

"I've offered to review her CV and cover letter, help update her LinkedIn profile, and introduce her to work contacts, but she declines."

Q: My friend has been unemployed for three years. 

I've offered to review her CV and cover letter, help update her LinkedIn profile, and introduce her to work contacts, but she declines.