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Founder & CEO at Microverse (YC S19), the global school for remote software developers. 70% of people say it was down to networking. 80% of companies never actually advertise their jobs online or elsewhere. Only 7% of all job applicants come through a referral — yet referrals account for 40% of hires. Many of the steps suggested below can be taken remotely, or have an online equivalent. There’s also advice for how to network in person, too — see these as ideas you'll have in your toolbox ready for when the current situation changes.