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Before long, dating apps might be responsible for every relationship formed. I find myself attending more weddings for couples who met through apps than in person. True love is just a swipe away, for some.
I have friends that get frustrated over the fact that they were unable to land a long-term relationship through a dating app. I gave up on worrying about that long ago. I take dating apps for what they’re really best suited for, job searches.
Dating apps are the new LinkedIn. Think about all of the job titles and companies you come across, and are probably quick to judge, in dating profiles. As someone who always has his ear to the grindstone for new career opportunities, these tidbits have opened up my horizon to a whole new world of opportunities.
Why waste your time on keywords in career search engines when you can get the best of both worlds in checking people out and finding a potential new employer at the same time? It’s a win-win situation.
I just swipe away – doesn’t matter if it’s left or right – until a company catches my eye. I am astonished by how many places are out there that I would never have heard of, let alone applied to, had I not come across this poor sucker looking for love. You want me to take you out for dinner? Sure, all I ask is that you introduce me to your supervisor in exchange for picking up this check. We’ll worry about the HR policy on employees dating later.
I don’t care how unattractive a person might be, if you work somewhere I would like to, then I’m hoping for a match. Sleeping your way to the top has a whole new meaning now that dating apps have become all the rage. Can you imagine how excited your date will be when you start rambling off a thousand questions about their job? While they’re thinking you’re deeply interested in their life, you’re really taking mental notes to tweak your resume and cover letter to tailor to their company’s needs.
One job title to be wary of is Entrepreneur. I’m on here to advance my career; these people are on here trying to find one, period. Entrepreneur in the world of dating apps is another way of saying unemployed. According to their story, they’re pursuing a “passion project” that they have been meaning to get around to. Save your bullshit spiel for your unsolicited LinkedIn messages; I’m trying to make moves on here.
If you’re looking for a home run title, it’s anything talent acquisition related. These career matchmakers are where all the corporate magic happens. They spend all day scouring through emails, resumes and professional references in search of potential job candidates. A night out with you is a welcome escape from having been talked to in action words all day. Little do they know you’re positioning yourself to jump to the front of the line for the next available opportunity at their company.
This will require a long con in order to execute it properly. Going on a few dates is much more enjoyable than writing a custom resume and cover letter, filling out a tedious online application and going through a phone interview before getting your foot in the door. Plus, you might get more than your foot through the door of their home along the way to a new career….
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Being straight and putting that you’re interested in both sexes, because there’s no need to cut your potential network in half. PGPM.
I feel like the guys you match with are probably going to be more interested in getting you that job than the girls, so double plus here.
You, Sir, are playing 3D-chess while we are all playing checkers.
Learn, you will
As a recruiter for a fortune 100 company where many people want to work, I can confirm that my title and company have gotten me several dates with girls who want to “break into the industry.” I play it up and use it to my advantage.
Was expecting this from a casting couch.
Gotta use what’s at your disposal
> “I don’t care how unattractive a person might be, if you work somewhere I would like to, then I’m hoping for a match.”
Bingo. Doing this used to throw my moral compass into a bit of a frenzy. Soon I learned it’s actually not all that bad to just be upfront with the ol’ gal and tell her you’re really just looking for friends, not a romantic relationship nor a hookup.
Somewhat surprisingly, I’ve actually made some new, genuine friends while simultaneously expanding my professional network by doing this.
It’s crazy what like being honest can do.
I think dating apps work way better for people when they are really clear about what they want. If they know that I don’t want something serious then if they’re into that it is really easy to go from there. And vice versa, a lot of my friends who are girls will complain that guys only want to sleep with them, but they never bother to say that isn’t what they want.
Even though I am an entrepreneur, I keep that off my dating profile because most people who say they’re an entrepreneur just sell supplements, body wraps or make up while posting inspirational quotes on social media.
Smart move. I trust that you’re one of the real ones.
This is one of the most psychotic takes of all time, I love it
Completely agree with this take. Tried to meet up with as many girls as possible on tinder, and leave them in good enough terms that I now have a large enough network built that I have places to stay and girls that have my back from LA to San Diego.
Its a pretty short trip from LA to San Diego, so your network is 2 girls? Congrats?
Smart thinking for a man on the go
“Hey I already have a girlfriend, but I’d love to learn more about JP Morgan. Can I send you my resume?”
From a guy who works at JPMorgan, don’t do it.