I've networked my way to every job except my first one. You make friends at work, have lunches where they bring their friends from other companies or keep in to

I've networked my way to every job except my first one. You make friends at work, have lunches where they bring their friends from other companies or keep in touch with folks after they move on. When you reach out, you'll hear a "Sure, we've got a spot open for <job>. Let me introduce you to the hiring manager," or "Send your resume to <mgmt-email> and tell them I sent you." A vouch is a powerful social tool.