No. In my case, I worked for the headhunter as a consultant to a company that eventually hired me. The agency takes a percentage of the first year's salary in m

No. In my case, I worked for the headhunter as a consultant to a company that eventually hired me. The agency takes a percentage of the first year's salary in many of these situations. That said, I had really good luck with this agency and the recruiter himself personally. Many are scum-bags. If you find a good one, keep 'em on speed dial. You never know when you or a friend will want some help finding work.