Another survey that indicates the youngest of adult job seekers, many who prepared for their adult working life during the pandemic, continue to lean on their parents in what sound like unacceptable ways.

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Career Templates recently surveyed more than 800, 20-something recent job seekers now working full-time, and 54% said they had a parent speak with a hiring manager on their behalf. Among those recently employed, 45% said they have a parent who regularly talks to their current manager.

Julia Toothacre is a career strategist at Resume Templates, who regularly works with Gen-Z job

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