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I find it slightly odd when graduating college students' parents call about internships.

Posted by Dano (aka dano) Mar 18 '09, 06:54

High school students I can understand, but it seems to me that if you're graduating from college you should be making those kinds of calls yourself. Of course it's also possible that the student has no interest and the parent is just calling.

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You should tell them "We're looking for an intern with enthusiasm and initiative. Sorry." -- nm - The Quiet Roger More Mar 18, 06:56
Some parents even do the job hunting for their kids. -- nm - lileve Mar 18, 06:55 3
- some parents negotiate for their kids in salary negotiations, or show up at benefits orientation for them. it's gross. -- nm - the last mod ever loves mandy lane Mar 18, 07:04 1
  - That is deeply disturbing. -- nm - lileve Mar 18, 07:15
- It's a bad set up for the kids later in life. -- nm - lileve Mar 18, 06:55

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I find it slightly odd when graduating college students' parents call about internships.

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