How could someone find a recruiter like the author? I mean, I'm just starting a job-search and the top HackerNews story's about how prospective employers ought

How could someone find a recruiter like the author? I mean, I'm just starting a job-search and the top HackerNews story's about how prospective employers ought to be looking for applications like mine! I'd love to talk to such prospective employers; I wonder how to make that connection?