Sometimes you just need to look locally. Chances are there are positions available close enough to your home that its worth the following effort. I have personally walked into places I was interested in working at and asked for an engineering manager. About 50% of the time, a manager comes out to meet me. I show interest, they show interest (generally, and even if they are not hiring). This has lead to much improved chances of getting an interview over just filling an application or email through a network. People like to see and get a feel for the people they might end up hiring. Face to face puts you ahead of the pack. This technique is critically underutilized. Obviously, if your only interested in remote positions, this won't work very well. If the org is big enough, you can try to locate a nearby satellite branch or office to find a person who can tap you in.

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neilv 6 days ago | parent | next [-]

> I have personally walked into places I was interested in working at and asked for an engineering manager. About 50% of the time, a manager comes out to meet me.

This is surprising to me. Unless you last tried this long enough ago that the manager said, "I like the cut of your jib, young man, you've got grit" in a transatlantic accent.

	▲	ryandrake 6 days ago \| parent [-]
		"Just walk up to the president of Google and give him a firm handshake! That's how I got my mail room job in 1948!"

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drivebyhooting 6 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Is this in America? I can’t imagine walking anywhere, nor being able to get past security, if indeed there is even a human manning the gates.

	▲	mixmastamyk 6 days ago \| parent [-]
		Reminds me of Netflix in Hollywood. Can't get inside the gate outside without a notarized electronic certificate prepared beforehand. There is no front door, only a security post at the parking garage entrance.