3 former Tinder interns share how they secured full-time jobs at the company
Ryan Stewart, a brand marketing manager at Tinder, said he pitched his own role after interning at the dating platform.
Tinder backend software engineer Eric Brandon Kam (left), brand marketing manager Ryan Stewart (center) and product marketing manager Taylor Wong (right).TinderThree former interns at Tinder share how they secured full-time jobs at the company.They said leaning into their perspectives and experiences as Gen Z helped them stand out.
Two also said that being Tinder users helped them show they knew the product well.With the end of summer getting closer, you might be wondering how to lock in a return offer at your internship.These days, it's tough to even secure an internship at a big company — and Tinder is no exception.
Tinder's Tindership program drew 30,000 applications per cycle for just 27 spots, a spokesperson for the company said.What does it take to turn a such an internship into a full-time job? Business Insider spoke with three former Tinder interns who did just that.
They said sharing their Gen Z perspective, voicing their opinions, and showing they understood the app helped them stand out.Read on to learn how they landed full-time gigs:Ryan Stewart, brand managerRyan Stewart is a brand marketing manager.TinderRyan Stewart, 28, joined the company as a design intern in London in 2021.
He said that being an avid Tinder user helped him standout during the interview process."Knowing the product, if you have that insight that you can show, that's a gold star," Stewart said.Stewart also said being based in the UK worked to his advantage.
The European team was smaller, which gave him more visibility and opportunities to build relationships across the business. He said he prioritized asking questions, volunteering to help, and meeting people in different departments.He also shared his perspective with leaders and scheduled one-on-one meetings with senior directors to learn more about the business.
Although those conversations were intimidating at first, he said approaching them with curiosity made people receptive."If you're seen as being curious, there's no wrongdoi
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