WIL Talk

Gen-Z Won’t Use LinkedIn: How Canadian Parents & Students Actually Get Hired in 2026
90% of students graduate with zero internships. Home From College CEO Julia Haber reveals the new way Gen-Z actually lands paid gigs, builds résumés, and gets hired — without LinkedIn, without imposter syndrome, and without waiting until senior year.

In this week’s episode of the Women in Leadership Talk Podcast, Vicki Bradley sits down with Julia Haber, founder and CEO of Home From College, to explore how the next generation is rewriting the rules of career development.

Julia shares her journey from a high school student with 11 internships to building a platform that’s connecting thousands of students with flexible, meaningful work opportunities. Together, they dive into how Gen Z approaches career growth, the impact of AI, imposter syndrome, and why traditional networking no longer works the same way.

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00:00 Welcome to Women in Leadership Talk Podcast
01:25 Meet Julia Haber: Founder of Home From College
04:12 How Home From College Is Bridging the Gap
07:38 Why Gen Z Works Differently
11:05 The Role of Confidence and Curiosity in Career Growth
14:43 The Power of Mentorship and Networking
18:30 How AI Is Changing the Career Landscape
22:10 Finding Balance: The Reality of Startup Life
25:48 Advice for Students and Emerging Leaders
29:57 What’s Next for Home From College
32:35 Final Thoughts: Redefining Success and Leadership