I agree on all points, and can vouch for this approach: Thoughtfully approaching recruiters allows you to see who is actually worth keeping in touch with. In fact this is what I do, too.<p>While there are some rude&#x2F;inefficient&#x2F;untrustworthy recruiters out there, I don&#x27;t think generalizing is a valid approach (and in many other circumstances, as well).<p>Coming from a country where the job market has lately been (and still is) a bit stagnant and recruiting agencies have historically never been a popular option, I would say dealing with recruiters is definitely not all grey and grim.