I was at NGPA, attended all the meet and greets. It's pretty clear if you have 1000 hrs turbine from both 121 and PT135, involved in anything other than aviation, volunteer in things you are truly passionate about, past/current leadership skills and they like you - you will get a call. Heck even without 1000 turbine but around 2000 tt there are some good options these days. Quality and type of flight time is looked at. I am an Allies member of NGPA supporting the cause and that was noticed. I don't check any boxes and things are working out. Also went to Delta and AA evening events. That stuff gets noticed. So with a little bit of effort and life experience is going a long ways. Get out there and go to any of the expos if you want to help get noticed. Have your app reviewed as well by any of the providers, I thought I had a solid app but some little things really helped out.