I run a recruiting company. And, I am genuinely sorry to hear such criticisms. There is always an exception and loads of different perspective. On the other hand, most people looking at career transitions lament the lack of response they get from technology-centric recruiting platforms like Monster, DICE, and Linkedin (there are a great many). Several years ago, the process of almost any online application realized a 90%+ non-response rate and job seekers were more frustrated by that silence more than anything else. From what I'm hearing from candidates its not getting much better - and, this includes hot hiring areas that include IT development, Accounting, and even Actuaries. In my organization we certainly like to make money. However, we typically earn it by understanding our clients and caring about candidates finding a terrific cultural fit. In fact, we guarantee our placements for a year. That requires solid work and great results. That benefits all three elements - the company, the candidate, and the recruiter. - Cork

I run a recruiting company. And, I am genuinely sorry to hear such criticisms. On the other hand, most people looking at career transitions lament the lack of response they get from technology-centric recruiting platforms like Monster, DICE, and Linkedin (there are a great many). Several years ago, the process of almost any online application realized a 90%+ non-response rate and job seekers were more frustrated by that silence more than anything else. From what I'm hearing from candidates its not getting much better - and, this includes hot hiring areas that include IT development, Accounting, and even Actuaries. In my organization we certainly like to make money. However, we typically earn it by understanding our clients and caring about candidates finding a terrific cultural fit. In fact, we guarantee our placements for a year. That requires solid work and great results. That benefits all three elements - the company, the candidate, and the recruiter. - Cork