New Release: Introducing Cakeresume Meet—the Speed Professional Networking App You Need

Our team is thrilled to announce the launch of Cake Meet, the new go-to networking platform where professionals connect and collaborate.

Background Story: How We Came Up with The Idea

In today's competitive job market, networking is not just a random buzzword but more like a necessity. Recent statistics show that nearly 40% of job seekers found their career opportunities through networking. This underscores the importance of cultivating a robust professional network for both job opportunities and career advancement.

But why is building a network often challenging? Various factors, such as your upbringing, educational background, culture, or workplace environment, can significantly influence your networking opportunities. LinkedIn recently reported that while 79% of professionals recognize the importance of networking for career progression, only 48% maintain regular contact with their network. The leading cause? A reported 49% of professionals cited a lack of time as the primary reason. Additionally, other factors such as reluctance to talk to strangers, lack of confidence, and fear of being seen as pushy can also hinder networking efforts. Moreover, since the pandemic happened in 2020, networking has become even more challenging. Before COVID-19, many professionals relied on local networking events to expand their connections. However, post-pandemic, over 77% of event planners have struggled to attract attendees to in-person networking events. Effective networking goes beyond mere connections; it's about cultivating genuine relationships and leveraging them for career advancement.

Realizing these challenges and the growing demand for innovative networking solution, our team at Cake is excited to release Cake Meet—a user-friendly platform created to facilitate seamless connections among professionals of all backgrounds.

What is Cake Meet?

Cake Meet is a professional networking platform, inspired by speed dating apps, allowing users easily swipe left or right to connect with anyone they want—from employers and headhunters to job seekers, mentors, and students. The platform is integrated right into the Cake Job Search App, you can now find jobs while networking, convenient right?

How to Join Cake Meet

You can join Cake Meet by clicking here or the link (https://www.cakeresume.com/meet/referral-program/1ed3e8) to receive the invitation. Once you've received your invitation, hop into the Cake App and find the "Meet" tab between "Search" and "Message." 

Hit "Join" and breeze through our profile setup process, where you'll select from various networking categories, including meeting with Employer, Headhunter, Job Seeker, Mentor, Professional, or Student/Intern.

But that's not all. You can also choose the topics you are interested in learning and sharing!

For more details about Cake Meet, how you can use it, our profile review guideline, etc, check out our latest guideline here.

So, what are you waiting for? Join Cake Meet today and let the networking adventures begin! 🚀

Happy networking,

The Cake team