Meaning of the word "it's not what you know, but who you know" in English

What does "it's not what you know, but who you know" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

it's not what you know, but who you know

US /ɪts ˌnɑːt wʌt juː ˈnoʊ bət ˌhuː juː ˈnoʊ/
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