Looking for a new gig. So I go direct to agencies or through a recruiter? Any and all advice on how to make the jump is welcome.

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If you have the contacts, go straight to the agencies. Recruiters get a % for you. That’s $ the agency is spending on the recruiter—not you. Good luck!

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Go through contacts! A personal recommendation shoots you to the top of the pile. It’s not in a recruiters best interest to negotiate for you. They want to close commissions as fast as possible. Only you know what value you bring.

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It depends on your level. Some of the plum leadership roles are hard to get access to, even with a great contact list. Because those roles are kept more quiet.

But some recruiters are really awful. Others are awesome.

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You know what’s annoying? Recruiters who mine LinkedIn for talent and then have the nerve to ask for $$$$

F***ing lazy asses!

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