One in four Gen Zs take parents to their job interviews, research finds
31% had a parent accompany them to an in-person interview, while 29% had them join a virtual interview.
A recent survey by ResumeTemplates revealed that one in four (26%) Gen Z job applicants have brought their parents to job interviews.
Among them, 31% had a parent accompany them to an in-person interview, while 29% had them join a virtual interview.
For in-person interviews, 37% said a parent accompanied them to the office, 26% said their parent physically sat in the interview room, and 18% said their parent introduced themselves to the manager.
Additionally, 7% have said that their parents answered the questions.
Guy Thornton, founder of Practice Aptitude Tests, said: “While it’s understandable to seek support from parents before an interview, bringing them along can create a negative impression and may even be a reason for rejection.”
According to Thornton, the reason some people are bringing their parents to interviews is because of the growing pressure on young people a competitive job market.
Thornton added: “The days when you could easily walk out of one job and into another are long gone.
“Now, candidates face more hurdles to secure their ideal role.
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