Chinese young people are using Tinder to find jobs amid high unemployment.
US users are also turning to dating apps like Grindr for career networking.
Related stories"By using dating apps, we can reach more people," Shanghai student Jade Liang told NBC News.
AdvertisementTinder is also not keen on prospective job applicants using the app to find a job and, in fact, it's against the app's community guidelines.
It's not just Chinese users who have turned to dating apps to find jobs or advance their careers.
Persons:
—, Jade Liang, Romy Liu, Liu, Tinder, It's, Grindr
Organizations:
NBC, Service, of Labor, NBC News, Business
Locations:
China, Covid, Shanghai