If I'm not looking but the role looks interesting, I'll normally just ping them and ask. Most of the time they will give you a name, location and pay range onli

If I'm not looking but the role looks interesting, I'll normally just ping them and ask. Most of the time they will give you a name, location and pay range online. Of course the more desperate you are the less leverage you have. If you're actively seeking though, it is beneficial for you to talk to one or more good agents, but finding a good one can be hard.