Gen Z Parents Are 'Career Co-Piloting' Their Kids - Joining Interviews, Contacting Employers, and Negotiating Salaries

"A new survey from career site Zety found that 44% of Gen Z workers say their parents helped write or edit their resume. One in five had a parent contact a potential employer or recruiter on their behalf. And a surprising 20% had a parent join a job interview-15% in person, 5% virtually."

"Parental involvement extends to negotiations, too: 10% had parents negotiate directly with employers, while another 18% received advice on pay and benefits. Gen Zers do draw a line when it comes to contacting their bosses - 55% would feel embarrassed if parents reached out to their boss without permission."

A Zety survey reveals significant parental involvement in Gen Z career development, termed 'career co-piloting.' Nearly half of Gen Z workers receive parental assistance with resume writing and editing. One-fifth had parents contact potential employers or recruiters, while 20% had parents participate in job interviews—15% in person and 5% virtually. Parental involvement extends to salary negotiations, with 10% having parents negotiate directly and 18% receiving compensation advice. However, Gen Z draws boundaries around workplace relationships; 55% would feel embarrassed if parents contacted their current boss without permission. These trends spark debate about whether this represents collaborative career planning or indicates difficulty achieving independence.

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