Catching the attention of a job recruiter has long been a challenge, but it’s especially difficult right now. Over 1.4 million Americans filed for unemployment.

It’s estimated that 90% of job recruiters and hiring managers use LinkedIn to fill their openings, so if you’re looking for work, you’ll want to know how to use that platform to catch a recruiter’s eye.

Surprisingly, it’s not as bad as you’d think. The volume of responses to job listings has remained relatively steady compared to pre-pandemic numbers. The more people you have in your network, the greater the likelihood that a recruiter will find you through your connections.