@elite.recruiter: LinkedIn is essential. But it is also the most competitive platform by response rate. The data says you should be using it alongside these. Huntr analyzed over 1.6 million job applications in 2025 and the response rate rankings are worth knowing: Google Jobs: 11.29%. Most people do not know it exists as a standalone tool. Search your job title and location directly in Google and use the jobs panel. You apply directly to the company which means less competition GovernmentJobs.com: 8.67%. Almost completely overlooked by private sector professionals Wellfound: 5.95%. Built for startup and venture backed roles with compensation transparency built in Glassdoor: 5.46%. More intentional candidates drive higher response rates here Handshake: 5.06%. If you are within ten years of graduation the employer to candidate ratio here is far more favorable A strong LinkedIn profile is still how recruiters find you. These are where you go to find them back. Sign up for The Elite Edge here: https://vist.ly/5m8vn Find everything else linked in my bio #jobsearch2026 #careeradvice #corporatetruths #eliterecruiter #careerstrategy

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