Millennials Now Bringing Their Parents Along On Job Interviews
Pro-tip to millennials: You might want to leave your parents at home when you show up for a job interview.
Though this may seem like a pretty basic rule of getting-a-job etiquette, 8 percent of recent college grads brought their parents along to an interview, according to an Adecco survey cited by the Wall Street Journal. What’s more, a full 3 percent actually had their parents sit in on their job tryout.
For these 20-somethings, who have grown accustomed to a life micro-managed by parents, having Mom or Dad by your side during the ultimate test may only seem natural. Indeed, “helicopter parenting,” which can range from scheduling playdates for kids to even writing letters to college admissions officers to boost their 17-year-old’s chances, has become a norm for many millennials.
This trend isn't necessarily a good thing. Recent research shows that parents’ over-involvement in their children’s lives can actually result in worse grades and decreased satisfaction for their kids. Still, employers are catering to that tendency by hosting “Take Your Parents To Work” days and inviting them to open houses, the WSJ reports.
Pro-tip to millennials: You might want to leave your parents at home when you show up for a job interview.
Though this may seem like a pretty basic rule of getting-a-job etiquette, 8 percent of recent college grads brought their parents along to an interview, according to an Adecco survey cited by the Wall Street Journal. What’s more, a full 3 percent actually had their parents sit in on their job tryout.
For these 20-somethings, who have grown accustomed to a life micro-managed by parents, having Mom or Dad by your side during the ultimate test may only seem natural. Indeed, “helicopter parenting,” which can range from scheduling playdates for kids to even writing letters to college admissions officers to boost their 17-year-old’s chances, has become a norm for many millennials.
This trend isn't necessarily a good thing. Recent research shows that parents’ over-involvement in their children’s lives can actually result in worse grades and decreased satisfaction for their kids. Still, employers are catering to that tendency by hosting “Take Your Parents To Work” days and inviting them to open houses, the WSJ reports.
