Learning from insiders that resume spamming barely works and that going to networking events seem to be the preferred option nowadays.

Spamming never worked and I never understood networking but then again I’m autistic. I keep LinkedIn because it’s the recruiters that reach out to me from time to time. My gut feeling is that these days if you already have a job you won’t have trouble getting new one but if you’re unemployed then you’re screwed.

I agree that in-person networking events are good however sometimes hiring people across the globe is necessary. If it’s open-source and federated, that should prevent the future abuse of the platform.