Nepotism

[ nep-uh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

Examples of nepotism in a sentence:

Janice has no computer or clerical skills so the only way she could have received that position was through nepotism.
Since Mrs. Blackthorn’s husband is the town mayor, she gets most of the city’s catering opportunities because of nepotism.