That leads me to my last point:  once I place you in a company, I cannot and will not pull you out of that company. Ethics are of paramount importance to a recruiter. If a company pays me a handsome fee to hire you, I cannot take you — or anyone else at the company — out of there.  However, if you should leave that company for whatever reason, I will be happy to work with you again.  I have been successful in placing a number of candidates various times throughout their careers.  A recruiter can be a valuable asset as you grow your career so you might as well find a good one that has a passion and knowledge in your industry.