LinkedIn is meant to create networks for recruiters and candidates. Waiting to build your network until you actually need work is like waiting to make your back

LinkedIn is meant to create networks for recruiters and candidates. Waiting to build your network until you actually need work is like waiting to make your backups until after you had an outage. As a rule I will accept requests from recruiters unless: 1. They obviously don't know how to do their job properly. For example offers sent out without getting acquainted with my profile or asking me to do their job is a reason for me to drop the recruiter. 2. They can't explain the offer, for example what I would be expected to do, or can't connect me with somebody who can. I understand that recruiters can't have my level of technical knowledge or they would most likely be working as engineers. Nevertheless, they are responsible for communication and if I can't get required information I drop the recruiter altogether. 3. Recruiters who require me to do any work before I can get to know who I would be working for. 4. Recruiters who just outright give me the form to fill in to build their database, including all the information I already included in my CV or Linked In profile.