[jeffrallen]

9 months is a typical amount of time it takes to network your way into a company.

The key is patience, persistence, keeping multiple options open, flexibility, and understanding the needs of your future colleagues. When it works it looks lucky, but you can't rush "luck" of this type. :)

[mathverse]

That does not sound right?....Usual IT positions in Europe (50-80k jobs) always took max 1-2 months for me.

[jeffrallen]

If you apply by the front door, and get in, fine, maybe you get some job in 2 months. But the best jobs are not available that way. Mine was not.

[mathverse]

I partially agree but in Europe (with a mortgage) I am no longer able to judge what's a good job vs "the best job".