I am currently facing a really tough situation as my dad has been unemployed for over a month after being laid off from his academic job this summer. He was a contract employee, so he didn't receive any severance pay or benefits, and now the bills are piling up for our family of five. My dad is the sole provider, and without him working, we have no income. It's heartbreaking to see him becoming increasingly depressed as we drown in debt. He has a PhD and a master's degree in economics, along with over 10 years of teaching and research experience. Despite applying to hundreds of jobs across various sectors—federal, academic, corporate—he hasn't received a single interview. He's also reached out to multiple recruiters, even those in other states, but hasn't gotten any responses. I worry that his age, being 51, might be a factor in his job search challenges. I'm reaching out for any advice on how he can improve his job search, whether it's resume tips, recruiters to contact, or any other resources that might help. As an 18-year-old senior in high school, I feel helpless watching my parents struggle, and I'm hoping to find ways to support them during this difficult time.