New US survey finds shocking data about Gen Z’s working habits, a group already hated by employers; from cover letters penned at the kitchen table to salary negotiations where mum plays amateur union rep, the numbers are jaw-dropping
Is Gen Z so coddled by their parents that they can’t do their job on their own? Looks like the generation can’t stop catching strays from employers. Pics/ISTOCK
Gen Z’s grand entrance into the workforce isn’t exactly a solo act — it’s more of a family package deal. A new study by American company Resume Templates has revealed that today’s 20-somethings are enlisting mum and dad for résumés, job applications, and, astonishingly, the interviews themselves. Forget helicopter parenting — this is full-on HR co-piloting.
From cover letters penned at the kitchen table to salary negotiations where mum plays amateur union rep, the numbers are jaw-dropping. Over three-quarters of Zoomers admitted to bringing a parent to an interview, with some parents even fielding questions on behalf of their “little go-getters”. Once hired, it doesn’t stop. Parents are allegedly emailing managers about promotions, reviewing performance reports, and showing up to the office itself.
Yes, take-your-parents-to-work day has gone permanent.
And while it may seem endearing to have Dad on LinkedIn duty or Mum packing lunches for that big presentation, employers aren’t charmed. The trend raises doubts about whether Gen Z is truly ready for the grind, or if they’re outsourcing adulthood.
Of course, not all assistance is bad — a résumé proofread is one thing, but parents sitting in on HR calls is another. Experts warn that over-involvement risks stunting independence and leaving young professionals ill-prepared to handle corporate curveballs solo.
So, while Gen Z may be trying to land jobs, it seems Mum and Dad are still the ones clocking in.
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