Actually your CV can be hijacked by a recruiter, effectively keeping you out of a job.<p>Imagine this scenario: You get a call from a recruiter. They seem to have an interesting position&#x2F;client&#x2F;network so you send over your CV. A couple of months later you are actively looking for a job, so you make a list of cool startups in your area and send your CV and a customized cover letter. They all answer that they got your CV from the recruiter and that they can&#x27;t afford the recruiter&#x27;s fee. They can&#x27;t hire you for 6 months&#x2F;2 years&#x2F;indefinitely, depending on the recruiters terms.<p>Oops.<p>Maybe I&#x27;m exaggerating?