Employment search services inspired by dating apps are transforming the HR industry. Steven Miller had quit his job as the New York-based brand director of Dynomighty, a retail company, to be a stay-at-home dad. Now, he needed to find work again. But instead of sending out dozens of emails with his resume attached, Miller used Shapr, a networking app a friend had introduced him to, which connects professionals like him. Unlike LinkedIn, Miller says, Shapr was easier to use and the interface was exactly like that of a dating app: swipe right, swipe left. Soon, he was an office-going dad once again. It was an experience that eventually led Miller to his current role as head of business development at Shapr, which was founded in Paris but is now headquartered in New York. The firm is among a growing number of emerging job search startups inspired by Tinder that are relying on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and crucially, the recognition that HR managers typically either like or dislike candidates in a few seconds. They’re trying to reinvent an industry that for decades has relied on formal resumes, questionnaires and memos before you even land an interview — promising to make job hunting and recruiting easier and more fun for both companies and applicants. | 
