26 percent of Gen Z applicants bringing parent to job interview: Survey

(News Nation) — A new survey finds that some Gen Z respondents would need their parents’ help during a job interview.

Resume template survey The survey found that 26% of Gen Z respondents actually included their parents in the interview process: 31% of them brought their parents along to in-person interviews and 29% had them participate in virtual interviews.

Of those who said they had a parent accompany them to their in-person interview, 37% said their mother or father came to the office, and 26% said one of their parents was physically sitting in the room during the interview.

Of those who said their parent was nearby during the virtual interview, 71% said their parent was not on camera, while 29% said their parent was on camera.

The majority of parents who appeared on camera said they had spoken directly to recruiters, according to the survey.

“It’s understandable that a parent might want to ensure their child does well in an interview or that the employer is a trustworthy company. Conversely, it’s unclear whether it’s appropriate for a parent to be directly involved in the interview,” executive resume writer Andrew Stoner told Resume Templates. “It doesn’t demonstrate trust in the hiring company on behalf of the child. I would recommend a ‘distance support’ approach, where you contact and advise your child during the hiring process.”