About one-quarter of job seekers say their parents are “overly involved” in process.
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Helicopters in HR: Various news reports have surfaced
recently that discuss a growing phenomenon: “helicopter parents” who try to
strong-arm hiring managers into giving their kid a job. These well-meaning
parents hover over every aspect of their children’s lives, with job interviews
apparently no exception. HR professionals say they are running into situations
in which a job candidate shows up for an interview, accompanied by a parent that
tries to sit in on the process. Sometimes, Mom or Dad will also place follow-up
calls to find out why their child wasn’t selected or, if the kid lands the job,
to question performance reviews. Experience Inc., a career Web site for
students, said helicopter parents are a growing problem for HR professionals. In
a recent Experience survey, 25 percent of students acknowledge being embarrassed
by parents who are “overly involved” in their job search.
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