Daddy and/or mummy job hunting for their child

[Nigel]

A lot of the time, a child's first job is with a friend of the family, so there is a little bit of parental bartering going on.

We gently pushed our daughter into going into the local pub herself with her CV and asking if their was any jobs going - she did the legwork, as we refused.
She's been there 18 months now, waitressing. Her confidence has grown since she started, and now she's 18, gap year that she is funding herself and applying for uni to start 2019.

The reason for "non job" degrees as you put them is that they have to be generic for a wide range of possible career paths.

This is what I want to see. A young adult facing up to reality. Great to see it worked.

 

[Octopus]

At 16 my son got an interview at the local Coop ........... the interviewing Manager commented that:

Lots of applicants don't turn up on time
Lots of applicants don't dress to "impress"
Lots of applicants obviously had their application forms completed by their parents .....

Lots of parents don't give a txss.

PS: He got the job and worked there for 3 years - gave him so much experience of dealing with people ........ and I'm sure that helped him with his interviews this year.

 

[Andy78]

My old man arranged my first job for me. Had a word with the newsagent and there I was, picking up my papers at 6am aged 13, keeping fit and learning a work ethic. Who did the interfering git think he was eh ?

 

[Nigel]

My old man arranged my first job for me. Had a word with the newsagent and there I was, picking up my papers at 6am aged 13, keeping fit and learning a work ethic. Who did the interfering git think he was eh ?

Clearly I am not talking about 13 year olds.

 

[Andy78]

Clearly I am not talking about 13 year olds.

Yeah I know, just having a poke.

I too find it quite odd that 18+ people are relying on ma and pa to do the legwork for seeking employment, but you never know, maybe the desperate parents are just trying to shoehorn them off their sofa.

 

[Nigel]

Yeah I know, just having a poke.

I too find it quite odd that 18+ people are relying on ma and pa to do the legwork for seeking employment, but you never know, maybe the desperate parents are just trying to shoehorn them off their sofa.

As soon as mine is of a working age and not in education he will have to leave the house at 09:00 and he can return at 17:00 until he gets a job.

 

[rapparee]

My aul boy got me a job when I was 15.

He also put the feelers out when I decided to take up sparking. A friend of a friend was willing to take me on as an apprentice, however I managed to land a different apprenticeship on my own.

The family network is pretty common.

There's nothing wrong with looking out for your own.

Turning up to interviews, now that's a different story. Do you politely chase the parents or what? Are the parents just overbearing or are they viewing it not as an interview but an informal meeting with someone they are already acquainted with.

 

[ruston]

Also I think if you are recommended by a family member it shows that you have confidence and trust in your child, and that you are sure they will carry on your good name.

 

[Dillb]

A huge difference in asking for your child and attending interviews or posting on FB asking for work.

What if said person isn't on social media?

 

[Dillb]

I am only 36 but I would never have dreamt of my mum accompanying me to anything to do with work. In fact I would find it embarressing.

When I started my apprenticeship my mum would be in regular contact with my boss to ensure I was progressing.

 

[TJ Anderson]

What if said person isn't on social media?

Well, then they're gonna be at a disadvantage. People need to be smart, resourceful and move with the times, do whatever is needed to get where they want to be.

 

[TJ Anderson]

When I started my apprenticeship my mum would be in regular contact with my boss to ensure I was progressing.

Bet you got some stick for that eh!?!? Lol

 

[Marvo]

......maybe the desperate parents are just trying to shoehorn them off their sofa.

Probably this ^^. There's a higher incidence of failure to launch and parents are having to get proactive to get rid of the expensive and soul destroying teenager infestation in their house.

 

[TJ Anderson]

Probably this ^^. There's a higher incidence of failure to launch and parents are having to get proactive to get rid of the expensive and soul destroying teenager infestation in their house.

Defo haha. Parents are taking matters into their own hands to get the house back to themselves by any means neccesary!! lol

 

[davesparks]

I started my career this way so I’m going to have to disagree with the OP.
When I was 18 my grandfather arranged for me to have an interview with the local building company for the position of apprentice electrician.
Without him dong that I wouldn’t be where I am today or who I am today.