[bostonpete]

Even if the recruiter never plans to do business with the employer again, his interest aren't fully aligned with the job seeker. The recruiter has a strong incentive to the the seeker hired -- regardless of salary -- because if he gets ends up taking a different position, the recruiter may get nothing.

[salemh]

Yes, 90 day guarantee's and all that. But, its true, the incentive is to CLOSE the deal vs closing at the most optimal for the candidate (a % of the fee vs 0% of the fee).