# Employment Matchmaking Milennials turn to apps to streamline the job hunting process. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Apr 29, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/employment-matchmaker ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Employment Matchmaking trend? **Employment Matchmaking:** The employment landscape is changing drastically as technology continues to evolve. Younger job seekers have been turning to mobile apps to connect or "match" them with opportunities and employers, much like a dating app would match them with potential mates. The app interface not only streamlines the job hunting process, it also evens the playing field by emphasizing the mutually beneficial nature of the employer-employee relationship. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 3, 2016 to Oct 18, 2017 - Published: Apr 29, 2015 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Employment Matchmaking trend ### Mobile employment matching Mobile apps are changing the employment landscape by streamlining the job hunting process and emphasizing the mutually beneficial nature of the employer-employee relationship. ### Gamified recruitment Gamified recruitment apps provide a streamlined platform to hire individuals for respective positions by setting a challenge in a more tech-savvy scenario. ### AI job matching Job matching platforms powered by artificial intelligence, like TalentWorks, automate the job search by finding, researching, and applying to positions based on the individual's qualifications and interests. ## What the Employment Matchmaking trend means for industry ### For Human Resources (HR) Streamlining the job hunting process with mobile apps, resume-free job apps, and gamified recruitment can transform the HR industry. Employers could benefit from hiring the right-fit talent that our current market has to offer. ### For Information Technology (IT) Incorporating AI technology and machine learning into job-matching services could lead to the creation of smarter and more efficient job-matching platforms. ### For Retail Crowd-sourced job apps, like Job Spotter, can be helpful for stores that advertise their Help Wanted postings only outside their storefronts. Local job-finding apps provide a helpful resource to increase the chances of job seekers landing their employment. ## Workshop question How can you make your product or service more immediately accessible? ## Trend signals for Employment Matchmaking Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 42%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 59% - Activity: 42% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Employment Matchmaking trend 8 featured examples from Mar 3, 2016 to Oct 18, 2017. - [Local Job-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/job-spotter): Indeed's Crowd-Sourced 'Job Spotter' App Makes It Easier to Search for Work (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies can incorporate crowd-sourced job postings into their online recruitment platforms, allowing for a wider reach and more diverse candidate pool. - [Resume-Free Job Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apply-for-jobs-online): The 'Workifyme' Web App Lets Users Apply for Jobs Online without a Resume (Category: Tech) Implication: The HR industry can benefit from the adoption of web apps like 'Workifyme' as it allows for more efficient and cost-effective candidate selection processes. - [Robot Employment Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-take-my-job): Will Robots Take My Job Reveals Careers Susceptible to Automation (Category: Tech) Implication: As the job market is shifting and more positions are being automated, Human Resources can use this trend to create services that provide assistance in transitioning to new careers. - [Dream Job-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finding-a-good-job): The 'TiTo' App Makes Finding a Good Job a Streamlined Experience (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies into tech recruitment can change the way young talent is matched with job opportunities. - [Swipe-Based Employment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employment-app): The Quickily App is Like Tinder For Job-Hunting and Hiring (Category: Tech) Implication: Swipe-based employment apps present disruptive innovation opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in recruitment and staffing processes. - [Streamlined Job Search Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-for-jobs): 'Google for Jobs' Aggregates Listings Through Machine Learning (Category: Business) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an advanced online platform that aggregates job listings using machine learning to provide more accurate and relevant job recommendation… - [Gamified Recruitment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-recruitment): CodeFights Switches Gears to Help Employers Find the Right Fits (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing gamified recruitment and automated technologies that can efficiently sieve through large pools of candidates for various roles. - [AI Job-Matching Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/job-platform): Job Platform TalentWorks Promises Responses and Interviews to Job Seekers (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: AI job-matching platforms present disruptive innovation opportunities in the HR industry, streamlining the recruitment process and improving candidate experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Connected Filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-filtration) (Tech) - [Embedded Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/embedded-assistance) (Tech) - [Embedded Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/embedded-intelligence) (Tech) - [Snap Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/snap-utility) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Variable Aperture Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-18) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)