Only one of my jobs did I get in the door because of a connection. My other jobs were just all responding to job ads. I think the key is for you to filter job a

Only one of my jobs did I get in the door because of a connection. My other jobs were just all responding to job ads. I think the key is for you to filter job ads extensively yourself and only apply to jobs that: (1) you're passionate about and (2) are completely qualified for. Then write a great cover letter and a resume just for that job.