‘Absurd’: 77% of Gen Z job seekers admit they’ve brought a parent to a job interview — is parental overreach to blame for holding young workers back?

The Resume Templates survey polled 831 Gen Z adults employed full-time, and the findings extended beyond the hiring process. Nearly three-quarters of respondents admitted to getting parental help with ...
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77% of Gen Z job seekers admit they’ve brought a parent to a job interview — but is it working against them?

Interviewing for your first job can be nerve-racking, but Gen Z (those born between 1996 and 2010) are relying on an unexpected source for hands-on support: their parents. A 2025 survey from Resume ...
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Gen Z job seekers have their parents write their resumes, apply for gigs and bring them to interviews, shocking study shows

Gen Z’s awkward foray into the work world is a-parent. Newcomers to corporate America, young adults under age 27, are taking baby steps into the office — and making sure mommy and daddy are there to ...
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People Who Were Constantly Told They Were 'Overreacting' in Childhood Often Develop These 6 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

Maybe a parent or caregiver told you that you were being a “ drama queen ” or “ too sensitive .” In other words, perhaps you ...
Pew Research Center

The shares of young adults living with parents vary widely across the U.S.

After climbing steadily from 2000 to 2017, the share of U.S. young adults living with their parents has fallen somewhat in recent years. In 2023, 18% of adults ages 25 to 34 were living in a parent’s ...