"I'm a parent myself. I have three college-age girls. We all want the absolute best for our kids, and I recognize the job market is tough. But it blows my mind how many parents think it's appropriate for them to reach out to me on LinkedIn or by email and say, Hey, if you could talk to my child, you'd be able to inspire them to apply."
"I'm thinking, dude, I've got thousands of applications for this job, and all you're telling me is that your kid is incapable of working independently. It would be easier for a parent to say, Hey Jane or Johnny, you should look into this company that offers internships and consider applying. Let me show you how to use LinkedIn to figure out who the hiring manager is."
A small bedding company frequently receives parent interventions seeking internships for their children. Many parents contact hiring managers directly via LinkedIn, email, or in person, sometimes demanding interviews. Appropriate parental support includes encouraging application, teaching LinkedIn use, and proofreading cover letters. When parents act on behalf of their children, employers may infer the candidate cannot work independently and may dismiss the application. One incident involved a parent demanding an interview while the applicant remained silent. Employers report the strongest interns are those who advocate for themselves and demonstrate eagerness to learn.
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