Hi all I'm currently looking for a job after working at a big pharma offshore site for 1.5 years. Thinking of trying at competitor companies as my go-to. I'm into analytical R&d with 4 years total work experience.- How has yall's experience been trying without a referral?

Hi all I'm currently looking for a job after working at a big pharma offshore site for 1.5 years. Thinking of trying at competitor companies as my go-to. I'm into analytical R&d with 4 years total work experience.- How has yall's experience been trying without a referral?