But the OP that you first insulted made no mention of gaming any such "Good Ol' Boy network" that you envision. Knowing people that make it easier to get your r

But the OP that you first insulted made no mention of gaming any such "Good Ol' Boy network" that you envision. Knowing people that make it easier to get your resume in front of the right person or to get an interview is how things are done a lot. It's not gaming anything. And that is nowhere near the same as your "If my friends like this person, they must be good!" example. I've seen plenty of referrals come in for interviews and leave without getting a job.