Parents support their Gen Z children during the job search process by helping them submit job applications, accompanying them to in-person interviews, and crafting resumes and cover letters

SEATTLE , May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ResumeTemplates.com, the leading platform for free professional resume templates and examples, has published a recent survey report investigating the frequency of Gen Zers seeking assistance from their parents during the job search process. The report also explains why Gen Zers ask their parents to complete their job applications. Researchers collected and analyzed responses from 1,428 Gen Zers in the United States who searched for a job within the past year.

Survey results reveal that 70 percent of respondents sought their parents' assistance during their recent job search. Among those who sought help, 9 percent reported doing so "always," 23 percent "very often," 44 percent "sometimes," and 24 percent "rarely." Additionally, 60 percent of all respondents say they rely on their parents to help them find job opportunities through online resources, personal connections, networking, and career fairs.

"The number of employment opportunities and complexity of the job market are factors causing Gen Zers to seek parental help," says ResumeTemplates' Executive Resume Writer Andrew Stoner. "Knowing what a company does, verifying its legitimacy, and understanding what a specific job entails are tasks that can be challenging for someone without any formal work experience. A parent's help should bolster a child's development and eventual independence."

Survey findings also illuminate additional ways Gen Zers involved their parents during their job search. Among those who sought help, 24 percent reported their parents submitting job applications on their behalf, 13 percent had their parents complete their human resources screening calls, and 26 percent brought their parents to an in-person interview. Furthermore, 55 percent of respondents asked for help with their resumes, and 49 percent sought assistance with their cover letters.

The survey was conducted in April 2024. In total, 1,428 U.S. respondents were surveyed. To participate, respondents needed to confirm that they had searched for a job in the last year and were between the ages of 18 and 27. To view the complete report, please visit: https://www.resumetemplates.com/1-in-4-gen-zers-brought-a-parent-to-a-job-interview/.

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