The resources I lean on: 1) I ask around my professional network 2) I talk to a trusted recruiting agency I've been using for decades 3) I start investigatin

The resources I lean on: 1) I ask around my professional network 2) I talk to a trusted recruiting agency I've been using for decades 3) I start investigating companies (not just tech companies) to identify ones that sound like they're doing something I find interesting and apply directly. Note that I'm not looking at what positions they have listed as open. I'm vetting the company as a whole and applying regardless of whether or not I think they're hiring for the position I want. I stopped using jobs boards or things like LinkedIn years ago because, for me, the cost/benefit ratio of using them isn't favorable. In terms of getting a suitable job, I've had the greatest success with #3, followed by #2. In terms of getting the best jobs, I've had the greatest success with #1, followed by #2.