Getting your foot in the door is all about your portfolio and not much else. Sure, networking can’t hurt, but if your portfolio isn’t up to par, you can know everyone in the industry and still not get a job. If your portfolio rocks and you know some folks in the industry, AND you have a pleasant personality, then you’re bound to get a job eventually. Some places are picky about experience, but I personally have seen plenty of portfolios by candidates who’s got well over a decade of experience, but their portfolio looked no better than typical student work. I’d much rather hire someone who’s wet behind the ears but talented, than a veteran who’s work quality plateaued at a low level a decade ago.