In a surprising twist on traditional job search tactics, Gen Z is rewriting the rules of interviewing by bringing a plus-one to their job interviews: their parents. A recent survey by ResumeTemplates.com revealed 25% of Gen Z job seekers have their parents in tow during interviews, while 70% seek parental guidance throughout their job search.
Parental involvement doesn’t stop at moral support. Gen Z job seekers 16% have their job applications submitted by their parents, and 1 in 10 even outsource their resume writing to mom and dad. Of Gen Zers who asked for help in their recent job search, 69% say that they have since found a job.
Main factors leading Gen Z to request their parents to fill out and send their applications are believing their parents’ work is better 46%, lacking communication skills with hiring managers 34%, being unmotivated 32%, and poor mental health 22%.
The trends among Gen Z job seekers emphasize the evolving nature of the employment landscape, as well as the significance of having supportive networks while seeking professional roles. It’s imperative for employers to observe these trends, considering the distinct views and requirements of this new generation of workers.
We want to hear if you agree with parental assistance during a job hunt or if you think job seekers should manage it on their own. Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
Check out the Express Blog for more articles about Gen Z job seekers, including:
Infographic: How to Recruit and Retain Gen Z
2023 College Graduates Have Arrived in the Workforce
Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Adult Child or Grandchild Get a Job
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In my opinion, parents are not helping their children become independent and contributing members of society if they are attending job interviews with their child. Helping them prepare ahead of time by role playing an interview? Sure. Assisting with some questions on an application? Sure. Attending the interview and answering questions from the interviewer on behalf of their child? Absolutely not. If an adult child (18+ yrs) is not able to do the required activities to get a job on their own, how will they function once they have a job? I am a parent of two college-aged kids. I understand the desire to help but as parents we must know when we cross the line into enabling our kids to be overly dependent on us. It’s okay to nudge them forward and provide support in the background, but stay in the background.
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