Here’s a Canadian trend HR managers hope won’t cross the American border anytime soon:
One in five people think parents should be allowed to attend their children’s job interviews, according to a recent survey by Canadian consulting firm RSM Richter.
Respondents included people age 18 and older. It’s mostly the parents that want to be there with their children, but a surprising number of folks under 35 years old (10%) think it’s a good idea, too.
All in all, 47% of people think moms and dads should be heavily involved in career decisions. In fact, 53% said parents should review employment contracts and offer letters.
What do you think? How involved should parents be in their children’s careers? How would obvious parental involvement affect your hiring decisions? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
