I&#x27;ve been a professional developer for 20+ years. Not once have I gotten a job from a personal connection. Not once.<p>It&#x27;s always been a submit-a-resume-and-interview (via an agency).<p>At the risk of bragging, I&#x27;m very good at this stuff.<p>What&#x27;s your point?<p>Edit: This is completely true.