Survey, Ternaya 70 Percent Gen Z Asks Parents For Assistance In Proposing Work

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JAKARTA - Generation Z or Gen Z which was born in 1997-2012, some of whom have just entered the world of work. Although considered a generation that understands technology and is easy to access information, in looking for work most of Gen Z actually asks parents for help.

This was revealed by a survey conducted by Resume Templates, in thousands of Gen Z in the United States. The survey revealed that 70 percent of Gen Z asked parents for help when applying for jobs.

It was stated that 25 percent of them had been assisted by their parents during the interview. Then there were 16 percent who sent their application letter were parents.

The survey results also reveal that most of those who help Gen Z apply for a job are their mothers. 83 percent of Gen Z also agree that their success in work is thanks to the role of father and mother directly.

As parents, helping children prepare for the future, including work, is a natural thing. However, in the world of work, parents' actions to help their children apply for jobs are considered not very good.

"It can look unprofessional, less credibility. He can be seen as an independent person. The person must take the initiative over their own careers, for their own professional path," said career expert Francisco Tobon, quoted by NBC Miami, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Francisco Tobon said that if parents want to help their children apply for jobs, they must be collaborative. Parents provide support, prepare children for careers, not do everything for children to get jobs.

"Parents can send their children job vacancies and encourage their children to register. They can also sit down and review applications, more to collaboration. Don't do it, because it's not parents who sit down during the interview," he explained.