| 2) Maximizing the compensation numbers for candidates they close. The recruiter's motivation is the same as a realtor's: Close the deal as soon as possible i

| 2) Maximizing the compensation numbers for candidates they close. The recruiter's motivation is the same as a realtor's: Close the deal as soon as possible in order to earn the commission. A 10% salary bump for the candidate is real money. A 10% commission bump for the recruiter is nothing when they could be spending their time earning a whole other commission. Of course, a good recruiter is going to make sure that the candidate's salary expectations are in line with the employer's. If a recruiter brings you an offer that's exactly what you wanted you've almost certainly left money on the table.