If you're a tech worker, HN Who's Hiring threads often can put you in touch with technical people, particularly at small companies that aren't big enough for a

If you're a tech worker, HN Who's Hiring threads often can put you in touch with technical people, particularly at small companies that aren't big enough for a dedicated HR person. Another strategy to try if you're interested in startups: watch startup funding press releases. After funds are raised, the company is probably going to be hiring. When you see a company that does something cool that your skillset may be suited to, send cold emails to 1-2 people in the company: congratulating them, asking them a question about their business that demonstrate's you're really interested in them specifically, and mention that you may be interested in working there. I've never gotten a job from this strategy (got hired through a Who's Hiring post), but have ended up having some really interesting conversations and now have a couple companies I consider 'friends' and have enjoyed following their successes.