This is great advice. Best way to get interviews is not to apply online; it's to go talk to people. I was a hiring manager where I worked last. We used to get

This is great advice. Best way to get interviews is not to apply online; it's to go talk to people. I was a hiring manager where I worked last. We used to get SO MANY applications for each role, that it was nearly impossible to give justice to all applicants. I'd much rather prefer someone talking to me about you, and/or handing your resume to me. Even if you're barely qualified, I'd talk to you first, because it made my searching easier. We used to hire >50% of people via referrals like that. I currently run an interview coaching class (http://InterviewKickstart.com http://InterviewKickstart.com) and give the same advice. Those who heed it, progress faster in their search.