5 Networking Trends Changing Everything in 2025

SPEAKING INQUIRIES 🙋🏼‍♀️ Contact: [email protected] https://www.cassthompson.com/speaker Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connection Start posting on LinkedIn with our FREE list of 20 Things to Post on LinkedIn: https://www.cassthompson.com/linkedin20 5 Emerging Networking Trends: From Tech-Assisted Matchmaking to Old-School Meetups In this episode of 'Creating Opportunities,' Cassandra Thompson explores the evolving landscape of networking trends, especially in the wake of technological advancements and social changes over the past five years. Key highlights include the resurgence of in-person events, the return of analog touches like handwritten notes and gifts, and the use of AI as a supportive tool rather than a crutch for networking. Cassandra emphasizes the importance of old-school relationship-building techniques and discusses innovative new ways professionals are connecting, such as thematic hangouts and group activities. The episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to harness these trends to build more meaningful professional relationships. 00:00 Introduction to Networking Trends 02:56 Trend 1 11:26 Trend 2 16:13 Trend 3 19:28 Trend 4 22:20 Trend 5 24:05 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview SHOP AMAZON to See our Favorite Things! It's no extra cost to you but it does give us a small percentage for giving you the recommendation SHOP → → → https://amzn.to/2QfWCV8 If you want to see EXACTLY what I buy, check out all my Favorites, in my store HERE: www.amazon.com/shop/cassthompsoncareeradvice INFO 🌟 Check out our Founder's other channel for job search advice: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassthompsonconsulting ABOUT This isn’t your grandpa’s networking. What if you stopped networking and instead started building intentional, authentic relationships? What if you made building authentic relationships a part of your weekly and monthly goals? What if you met cool people just for the sake of meeting cool people, and you allowed yourself to see where it takes you? At One Hello, we discourage “networking” for the sake of leverage and, instead, help you focus on building real relationships. When networking feels less transactional and more like it should (like it’s enriching our lives), that’s the sweet spot! DISCLOSURE 🌟 Thank you for trusting me with my honest and reliable opinion on any future purchase you may make. I always disclose affiliate or sponsored information when it is the case. As a part of our community, you allow me to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my affiliate/referral links. This doesn't affect you in any way in the checkout process unless I've been able to arrange a discount for you that is special from other customers. Thank you for supporting this channel!