# Female-Friendly Networking Apps The Bumble BIZZ App Introduces Women To Careers Of Interest By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-BIZZ-networking-app References: [metro](http://metro.co.uk/2016/07/11/bumble-is-launching-a-professional-networking-app-called-bumble-bizz-6000313/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/bumble-meet-friends-find-date/id930441707?mt=8) Bumble might be known as an app that gained fame for helping women find dates but its newest successor, titled Bumble BIZZ, happens to be a networking app that is designed to make it easier than ever and more convenient for women to further their careers and explore new career paths. What's great about this particular networking app is that it makes fun of [location-based technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlocal-social-networks) and the now ubiquitous swipe function to help users locate careers. Whereas Bumble introduced women to men, Bumble BIZZ introduces women to job opportunities or projects in their area that might be of interest. Ultimately, this networking app is a great way for women to go about [finding career opportunities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmos) that appeal to them. Networking is crucial to helping find a suitable career, which is preciely why this app holds so much value. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Female Career Networking:** Bumble BIZZ sparks a trend in developing female-focused networking apps to further women's careers. - **Location-based Job Discovery Apps:** Apps that utilize location-based technology to connect users to career opportunities gain popularity in the job market. - **Swipeable Career Matchmaking:** The adoption of swipe functionality in career-based social media apps creates a new and innovative way for job seekers to find suitable employment and projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Software Development:** There is an opportunity for software developers to design and create networking apps that cater specifically to women seeking job opportunities in male-dominated fields. - **Career Services:** Career services can integrate with networking apps, like Bumble BIZZ, to provide support and career coaching services to women users. - **Human Resources:** HR professionals can use career networking apps to connect with potential job candidates and introduce them to employment opportunities within their organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplified Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-apps.md) - [Corporate Connection Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/her-workplace.md) - [AI-Powered Socialization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bu-app.md) - [LGBTQ+ Business Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famm-connect.md) - [In-App Recommendation Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recommend-to-a-friend.md) - [Film Industry Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bescene-app.md) - [Professional-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-matchmaker.md) - [AI-Powered Profile Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-2.md) - [Dater Dining Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dining-guides.md)