Yes! This! Hackathons are hugely beneficial to getting new work. I have not attended a single hackathon that didn't lead to an offer for interview or a direct "

Yes! This! Hackathons are hugely beneficial to getting new work. I have not attended a single hackathon that didn't lead to an offer for interview or a direct "come work for us, you've already done the interview portion." Be visible. Tell the world about your stuff. Create value for yourself.