A July 2025 survey from Resume Templates found that 77% of Gen Z respondents admitted to bringing a parent to a job interview, and 53% said their parent had spoken with a hiring manager on their behalf.
A majority of Generation Z job seekers are reportedly relying on their parents to navigate the job hunt.
According to a July 2025 survey from Resume Templates, 77% of Gen Z respondents admitted to bringing a parent to a job interview, and 53% said their parent had spoken with a hiring manager on their behalf.
The dependence persists when young people enter the workforce, with 73% of respondents saying they’ve had their parents help complete work assignments and 45% reported regularly having a parent talk to their current manager.
The survey polled 831 Gen Z adults who are employed full-time.
These behaviors reportedly translate to a perceived lack of preparedness and professionalism in the workplace.
A Resume.org survey of 765 hiring managers found that 56% encountered unprepared applicants, 47% cited candidates lacked professionalism, and 11% witnessed Gen Z candidates bringing a parent, partner, or friend to the interview.
One in six hiring managers also reported Gen Z applicants used their phones during the interview.
Experts warn that such behavior hinders professional credibility.
In an interview with Campus Reform, career consultant Julia Toothacre said she was “shocked” to hear the statistics about Gen Z bringing parents to interviews or having a parent talk to a boss or hiring manager.
“They’re just not as prepared for the world,” Toothacre said.
https://www.campusreform.org/article/77-gen-z-job-seekers-brought-parent-interview-survey-finds/28409Thought about "Mind Numbing Stupidity" for this one, but stuck it in here.
Who the F*CK would even consider taking one's parents to a job interview?
