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Boosting Youth Confidence & Competence
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Is involving parents in Gen Z's job interviews impacting their independence and future work performance?
In this episode, we delve into the surprising trend of Gen Z candidates bringing their parents to job interviews.
We analyze a Forbes article discussing how almost 30% of Gen Zers involve their parents in the hiring process and debate the implications of this behavior for both the candidate and the employer. We offer practical advice for employers encountering this dynamic while reflecting on their personal experiences with guiding the younger generation into the workforce.
Highlights:
Generational Shifts in Job Hunting: Explore how today's technology has changed job searching from the door-to-door inquiries of previous generations to online applications and the significant role that parents now play.
Parental Involvement: Understand the startling statistic that 27% of Gen Zers are accompanied by their parents to job interviews, and how this involvement could reflect broader parental behavior trends.
Employer's Perspective: Gain insights into how employers can navigate and assess the merit of a candidate when their parents are overly involved in the interview process, ensuring that they can differentiate between a capable candidate and over-guidance.
Personal Anecdotes: We share our personal experiences with our own children’s job-searching journeys and how they balanced providing support while promoting independence.
Future Workforce Development: Learn why fostering independence and confidence among young job seekers is crucial for their development and how employers can better prepare these candidates to become effective and resourceful employees.
What do you think of this trend? Would you go on an interview with your child? Share your thoughts with us, as we want to encourage a broader conversation.
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