> I got the impression that a recruiter jumped on an opening > they came across and just kind of threw me in there and the > company hiring decided they

> I got the impression that a recruiter jumped on an opening > they came across and just kind of threw me in there and the > company hiring decided they weren't getting much in return > for the potential money they'd be laying out. I was pretty > well qualified for one of these positions, so I wondered if > they wouldn't have been more enthusiastic if there hadn't > been a recruiter between us. I mean, I can't speak for all situations, but generally the costs are accounted for differently, and unless the company is absolutely cash-strapped, they just weren't that interested in you. > But now I only respond if I am convinced that they have > an actual working relationship with the company they > claim to be representing In the EU they're legally required to be upfront with you about this.