In April, ResumeTemplates.com surveyed 1,428 U.S.-based Gen Zers (ages 18 to 27) who looked for work in the past year to understand how much they rely on their parents when looking for work.
The online resume site notes that Generation Z is notorious for lacking the independence, motivation, and real-world knowledge to contribute in the workplace, as the survey data shows.
Study Highlights:
· 70% of Generation Z ask their parents for help in the job search process
· Of those who found work, 83% attribute their success to their parents
· 25% of Generation Z brought their parents to interviews
· 16% say their parents submitted job applications for them
· 1 in 10 had their parents write their resume
The majority of Gen Zers (70%) who participated in a job search in the past year say they relied on their parents for help with the job search process.
Only 30% of Gen Zers surveyed say they did not ask their parents for help in their recent job search.
Among those who did ask for help, 9% say they always did, while 23% say they did it very often, 44% say they did it sometimes, and 24% say they did it rarely.
It was more common for mothers to help their children than fathers, as 76% of Gen Zers who asked for help reported receiving help from their mother compared to 45% who received help from their fathers.
“The number of employment opportunities and the complexity of the job market are factors that cause Generation Z to seek help from their parents,” says Andrew Stoner, executive resume writer at ResumeTemplates.
“It’s certainly not ideal for parents to apply without involving their children,” explains Stoner. “Young workers will not gain practical knowledge or experience with the application process this way, and will likely be less engaged and prepared for the employer’s expectations during the interview process. If young workers lack motivation or knowledge, their chances of success in hiring, and even more so in the position, are limited.”
Of the members of Generation Z surveyed, 60% say they ask their parents to find jobs for them to apply for. This group says their parents have found them jobs to apply for through online resources (70%), personal connections (53%), networking (31%), and career fairs (23%).
For more details about the survey and its methodology, go here.
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