Your child has worked hard for years – exams, university applications, internships – and now it’s time for their first real job. At this point, many parents feel a mix of pride and anxiety: “What if they can’t get any offers?” “Should I step in, or will that make things worse?” “Are we already behind compared to other families?” From our work at TROUVÉ EXECUTIVE in Executive Search & Selection and Student & Graduate Career Coaching, we see the same patterns again and again. W

Over the years in executive search and coaching, we’ve interviewed thousands of professionals – from fresh graduates to senior leaders. What’s interesting is that many of the small mistakes we see at the senior level actually started with their very first job search. Recently, as we speak more with parents, students and recent graduates, a clear pattern has emerged. Young jobseekers are often: Smart Educated Hard‑working …but still struggling to turn applications into offers.