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“Can My Mom Skype in for This Interview?”

How managers feel when helicopter parents are involved in the job search:

35% It’s annoying – job seekers should handle things on their own
34% I wouldn’t recommend it, but I’ll let it slide
29% It’s totally fine for job seekers to get help from their parents
1% Don’t know/no answer

Source: OfficeTeam survey of 608 senior managers in the United States and Canada. Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.

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