Disclaimer: I am a software engineer at Underdog.io.<p>There are a lot of platforms nowadays that help to remove the &quot;middleman&quot; of external recruiters. Underdog.io, Hired, Vettery, InterviewJet, and others. These platforms typically are working to connect companies and candidates together directly by removing the &quot;find and apply to each company individually&quot; type approach. Instead they accept candidate applications, put them through their own internal approval process, and then, if selected, present them to companies to then make the decision if they want to talk to the candidates directly. In my opinion is approach is a much nicer and less stressful process for candidates.