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Re:Ask HN: Do I have to go through recruiters nowadays, how ... by ohitsdom on Wednesday May 11, 2016 @01:24PM (#11677235)
> wants you to get paid as much as possible (as the role is commission based)

I think recruiters can be great, but don't put too much stock into this point. Recruiters are similar to realtors- yes, they get more if you get more, but they would rather close the deal then to risk no deal at all over a few more thousand dollars.

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Re:Ask HN: Do I have to go through recruiters nowadays, how ... by Chris2048 on Wednesday May 11, 2016 @03:15PM (#11678326)
Also, their relationship with the client (employer) is also important. If they can whittle down how much a client (employee/contractor) is willing to get, they will be who the employer calls first next time.

Also, if they know the budget, they may know how small it is too. If they are no other jobs, they may try to convince you to take whatever's in their book.

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Re:Ask HN: Do I have to go through recruiters nowadays, how ... by peteretep on Wednesday May 11, 2016 @01:26PM (#11677255)
Sure but they're also aware that the whole deal can disappear if you get a good counter-offer or a better offer elsewhere.
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Re:Ask HN: Do I have to go through recruiters nowadays, how ... by brianwawok on Wednesday May 11, 2016 @01:25PM (#11677245)
See also real estate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17jO_w6f8Ck
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