When they're down...

I don't know what his ego is like, but personally, if I was hunting for a job I would take all the help I could get and be grateful to have people in my life who are willing to take even 3 seconds out of their day to hook me up with a job. A big part of getting a job can sometimes come down to who you know, and I've learned in my years that it's stupid to ignore that just to sate your ego.

At the same time, as Shade says, pressuring someone to do anything can be a bad thing... For most people. I love pressure. It motivates me. Some people just don't respond to pressure the same way, though, so tread lightly. If you're nervous about him feeling threatened, wait for him to come to you, but be supportive in the meantime.

Jam it back in, in the dark.