Swipend find a new job? How it works and how it works with the job placement platform founded in 2015 by JobNinja founder Mircea Popa tells us.
1. Who are you? Please introduce yourselves briefly!
The founding team consists of Laurent Meyer (21) and me, Mircea Popa (30). We met in 2015 at the Munich Startup Weekend Laurent is the technical brain behind JobNinja. He's studying information technology at the Technical University of Munich, but has already gained several years of experience in other startups. I have two master's degrees in civil engineering and industrial engineering and am responsible for finance, marketing, and legal matters at JobNinja.
JobNinja uses the “Tinder principle”
2. What product do you want to use to change the world?
The traditional application process takes a lot of time and can be very stressful. So we wanted to apply the 'Tinder principle' to job placement, making the application process not only significantly easier but also more efficient. In doing so, we help both job seekers and employers.
Students and temporary workers get jobs by swiping
3. But that's been around for a long time!
JobNinja In contrast to existing job boards such as Monster or Stepstone, it not only offers higher-skilled jobs, but mainly student and short-term jobs, such as waiters or temporary workers, but also working students, interns and junior positions.
This also puts a clear focus on Generation Y and their affinity for smartphone and app use. JobNinja is also straightforward and fast – after registration, you can apply with just one swipe. The fastest application in the world, so to speak!
4. What has been your biggest challenge so far?
Challenges arise almost daily because we are perfectionists. However, the biggest challenge was finding the right investor for us. strategic investor such as HR4YOUIt's not easy to find someone with whom you get along so well on a personal level, and we're very happy about that!
5. Let’s get down to business: How is business going?
Business is going well—we launched our nationwide expansion in February, and we now have approximately 20,000 job postings available. Around 7,000 job seekers are currently using the app, and the number of new users is growing daily.
Munich as an ideal location – thanks to 15 colleges and universities
6. What does Munich mean to you?
First and foremost, Munich is a beautiful city that offers everything you need to feel at home. Strategically speaking, Munich, with its many colleges and universities, is naturally a perfect location for finding job seekers and students interested in using our app. Thanks to the Munich startup scene, we also benefit from a large network and a lot of support.
7. Hiking or beer garden?
First hike, then head to the beer garden for a cool shandy and a delicious snack. 😉
