Some Gen Z jobseekers are bringing mom and dad to interviews and it's turning off employers, new survey finds

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 06:43

Young man sitting on sofa, looking off to side — Some employers say that young professionals are entitled and get offended too easily.
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Employers aren't impressed with college graduates and are hiring older professionals instead.
That's according to an Intelligent survey of 800 managers, directors, and executives involved in hiring.
20% of employers said a college graduate showed up with a parent for a job interview.

Employers are going to great lengths to avoid hiring fresh college graduates and are instead trying to win over older professionals with more benefits and higher salaries, a survey found.