Career Co-Piloting: Parents Steering Kids' Job Choices Sparks Debate

• Career co-piloting describes parents' growing involvement in adult children's job searches, from resume help to negotiating offers.
• A Zety report reveals 67% of Gen Z workers get career advice from parents, with many actively assisting in applications and employer contact.
• Anil Agarwal, CEO of InCruiter, notes parents often coach for outdated interview styles, leading to Gen Z being underprepared for modern competency-based interviews.
• Over 44% of Gen Z had parents help with CVs, 20% had parents contact recruiters, and 20% even had parents join job interviews.
• Economic uncertainty, extended financial dependence, cultural norms, and digital transparency are cited as reasons for this trend, raising questions about autonomy and resilience.