I wouldn't. Not because of the fee (I find that just fine) but because I think I can make a better job finding suitable companies. My approach is usually: - se

I wouldn't. Not because of the fee (I find that just fine) but because I think I can make a better job finding suitable companies. My approach is usually: - search companies over the web/linkedin - read their websites/social media - find out who works there via Linkedin/github/etc and read their profiles - find out the salary ranges for SE positions in that company. If I can't then I don't apply (unless the company is really something unique) - find out "coding tests" or "interview questions" on github/glassdoor - finally apply I end up knowing pretty well which kind of keywords should I use in my CV or when talking with HR/managers/engineers. Finding out about the people working there also gives me a pretty good picture of how I should talk in the interviews. The most difficult part is the first one (search companies over the web/linkedin), so this is something I do regularly all the time (even when I do already have a job). The other points could take me 1 or 2 days for 1 company. I doubt recruiters can do all of the above.