"After a bad electric scooter accident, Barker spent months out of work. Meanwhile, hiring for hospitality jobs has dropped off. Now he spends his days looking for openings on job boards like Indeed, Culinary Agents - and Grindr. Growing up in Georgia, dating apps like Grindr were the "gay newspaper," Barker said. Why not look for a job there? He's had some wins."
"Barker isn't alone. In a recent Glassdoor community pool, 29% of respondents said that they were using or considered using dating apps for career purposes. In a rough job market filled with AI résumé scanners (and AI-written résumés), many applicants are desperate to make their case to a real person. Networking through dating apps isn't new. Business Insider spoke to professionals who found clients, referrals, or simply got their foot in the door - many of whom told stories that dated back years."
Workers increasingly use dating apps to find job leads, referrals, and clients when traditional hiring slows and AI résumé scanners block applicants. Job seekers report reaching out on platforms like Grindr, Tinder, and Hinge to connect with hospitality staff, managers, and potential clients, sometimes receiving interviews, referrals, or freelance projects. In a Glassdoor poll, 29% of respondents used or considered dating apps for career purposes. Users value direct human contact and less embarrassment when messaging peers. Networking via dating apps has precedent and some daters successfully convert matches into working relationships or professional introductions.
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