GV Invests in Home from College, a Career Platform Designed Specifically for Generation Z

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A New Era in Career Development

Home From College, a career platform designed specifically for young professionals and college students seeking their first job or internship, has announced that it has secured $5.4 million in seed funding led by GV (formerly Google Ventures). This new capital will be used to further develop the platform’s main offering, "Gig," a marketplace where companies can list jobs ranging from part-time and internship opportunities to one-time projects and more long-term roles.

The Problem with Traditional Job Search

The traditional job search process has long been criticized for being arduous and ineffective. For Gen Z, this problem is particularly pronounced. With 67% of Gen Zers embracing freelance work and 71% prioritizing jobs with flexible working hours, according to Fiverr, it’s clear that the traditional 9-to-5 model is no longer sufficient.

Home From College: A Solution for Gen Z

Home From College aims to disrupt this traditional job search by providing a platform where students can find gigs that fit within their busy lifestyles and provide valuable experience related to their career path and goals. Rather than applying for unpaid internships, students can take on side hustles like social media ambassadors or logo designers.

A Platform Built with Gen Z in Mind

Home From College’s founder, Julia Haber, drew inspiration from her own experiences hosting WAYV events, where students would express their fear of being unemployed after graduation and not having their college major aligning with their desired career path. The platform caters to these pain points by allowing students to filter through job listings based on their interests and skills.

Features of Home From College

Resume Studio: A résumé builder in beta that provides templates for students who may have never made a professional résumé before.
Job Listings: A platform where companies can list jobs ranging from part-time and internship opportunities to one-time projects and more long-term roles.
Direct Payment: Students are paid directly through Home From College’s platform, eliminating the need for third-party payment processors.

Expansion Plans

Home From College is not only focused on serving students but also wants to expand its product offerings to people who have been in the workforce for ten years or less. The company has already seen significant traction, with over 100,000 users and "thousands and thousands" of hires facilitated through the platform.

Conclusion

Home From College’s $5.4 million funding round is a testament to its innovative approach to career development and job search. By providing a platform that caters specifically to Gen Z’s needs, Home From College is poised to revolutionize the way we think about careers and employment.