can be around these "people" that seem to "know" hiring managers? These people that write this article seem to live in a la la land. I know a few people, but not everyone I know, knows a hiring manager. I know I was told that I live in "No where USA". And the person that told me this is somewhat correct. Who has a bachelor degree in Perris, CA? At least 6% of the city population. Who has a masters in this city? Me. Are there any jobs in this area in Human Resource (which is now being called "Talent Management")? No. the jobs here are all in retail for a cashier. There are not jobs in this area in Human Resources. I have to drive to San Diego (89 miles one way) for those kinds of jobs and I'm not willing to drive 50 miles one way in the 1999 car that my mom has. That is way too far for that car. I will drive up to 35 miles one way for a position and that will take me as far as Ontario or 10 miles south past Temecula . So, if you live in a small town, may be you need to move? Other than not being lucky enough to know someone that knows a hiring manager in the field you want to break into, I don't know what it is. Too many jobs went to China and India for cheap labor and I know back in