> Why I am so confident in this answer? 1) I've gotten every one of my jobs through networking (either from meetups or from former coworkers and friends) This

> Why I am so confident in this answer? 1) I've gotten every one of my jobs through networking (either from meetups or from former coworkers and friends) This doesn't mean people don't get jobs through normal HR means. I've gotten the majority of my jobs through just applying on a website, although I do agree that knowing someone is better.