I think he would argue that you&#x27;re better off hacking your way into a job.<p>That is, don&#x27;t apply for open positions. Instead, get to know the decision makers and demonstrate your value one on one. (His book has a whole section on networking.)<p>That&#x27;s hard to do for someone just out of college, but once you get a little experience it&#x27;s a sound strategy.