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And isn't the harassment a trade-off for, as what i perceive, being too lazy to find a job yourself?
EMPLOYER BENEFITS
1. Access to candidates who aren't active on job boards.
2. Significant reduction in the amount of time spent screening candidates.
3. Some companies want to keep a low profile and don't want to advertise the fact that they are hiring.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. Good recruiters will have the ear of the top CTO's & Directors so your details can be put directly in front of the right people.
2. A huge amount of work isn't publicly advertised so you need a recruiter to connect you to said roles.
3. Career & CV advice. Recruiters should be advising you on what you can do to improve your chances of getting a better job or salary.