> Not all hiring managers are honest enough not to just contact a candidate directly. The anonymous resume is not meant to be a formal application, it's meant t

> Not all hiring managers are honest enough not to just contact a candidate directly. The anonymous resume is not meant to be a formal application, it's meant to be a teaser to enter into a recruiting agreement and it's a way of protecting themselves. I'd be curious to know what kind of candidate actually goes through an HR agent nowadays. If you visit the LinkedIn profiles of the agents, you'll frequently find a large list of companies to check out, and a name for each one. Plus, depending on their commission, you're 10-30% more expensive than the direct candidate who asks for the same salary as you do.