Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Adult Child or Grandchild Get a Job

Are you doing just enough or just too much? At Express Employment Professionals, we hear from plenty of parents looking to find their child or grandchild a job. And that’s totally fine! Whether it’s a quick summer job for a high school or college student or something more long-term, we’re here to help. We get it. Finding a job is hard. And the more people helping your son, daughter, or grandchild look for a job, the better. However, there are right and not-so-right ways to help these budding employees find a job. Let’s dig in. DO: Mentor and Guide Them The job search can be discouraging, both for you and your progeny. Maybe they graduated from college excited for employment, and quickly became disillusioned after multiple interviews that didn’t result in job offers. Encourage your kid to apply to several jobs. Introduce them to online job search websites they might not be aware of, like Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, or the job search sections of social media websites. If your child … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Adult Child or Grandchild Get a Job