20% of new college grads are taking parents to interviews, survey says [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – What’s the most unique thing you’ve ever brought to a job interview? According to a new survey, recent Gen Z college graduates are bringing reinforcements to their job interviews: their parents.

According to a survey of 800 U.S. managers, directors and executives who are involved in hiring conducted by Intelligent, nearly 40% of employers are avoiding hiring recent college grads.

Below is a look at some of the key findings from the survey:

• 38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees
• 1 in 5 employers have had a recent college graduate bring a parent to a job interview
• 58% say recent college graduates are unprepared for the workforce
• Nearly half of employers have had to fire a recent college graduate

During job interviews, not only are some bringing their parents, but employers said Gen Z college grads are struggling with eye contact during …