How to get a programming job at a startup (infographic)

I disagree with this advice. By avoiding recruiters, you are passing up one avenue for possible job offers. For the few startups that do use a recruiter, they have already agreed to the terms, and believe that it is a worthwhile investment to get someone good. Follow the other steps too, but don't avoid recruiters. I have gotten my last two jobs through the same recruiter, and each time she got me a 37% increase over the previous job. I could not have done that on my own.