LinkedIn Networking for Career Growth in 2025

Explore the three key reasons for networking on LinkedIn: opportunity, personal brand, and industry insights.

Spend at least 1 hour every week engaging with your current connections to nurture relationships and stay top of mind.

“Spend a minimum of 1 hour every week engaging with your current connections”

Share your expertise and opinions to stay top of mind for your existing LinkedIn connections and expand your network.

“The more that you share your expertise your opinions your thoughts around certain topics that you are an expert in or is related to your industry you are staying top of mind for your existing LinkedIn connection”

Schedule one to two virtual coffees per month to connect with new or existing connections and build relationships.

“Schedule one to two virtual coffees per month”

Proactively connect with 10 new people outside your current network every week to expand your reach and create new opportunities.

“Start by doing 10 new connections every week”

Connect with people on LinkedIn after meeting them in person to stay connected and further your relationships.

“Every time you meet somebody new in person go and connect with them on LinkedIn”

Lead with providing value, asking questions, and listening instead of immediately asking for favors.

“if you are the person that is always asking asking and asking and never the one to give value or even just to check in on somebody you are not a good person to have in someone's Network”

Focus on building intentional connections rather than mass-connecting with random people.

“We want to do it intentionally if you have a thousand random people unlinked in or in your network what purpose does that serve for you”

Commit to long-term consistent networking efforts instead of quitting after a short period.

“Networking is all about playing the long game and consistency is key”