Its not always true..
I have worked with few Good Companies here.. All through Newspaper ads or online ads.. and in my present job I even told the interviewer that I don’t have anyone to recommend (Wasta)….and he told me its true..but as you have the required qualification and experience …you will get this job..and I am with one of the best employers…and the only Indian here..
We have a policy not to have more than 10% employees from same nationality in one department..