[tylerc230]

From what I understand, even unknown actors have agents to find them parts in commercial or as extras etc. so I'm not convinced only irreplaceable people need agents. I agreed that it is less convenient for the hiring manager because they are dealing with someone who is skilled at negotiation but they would be forced put up with it because the demand for skilled developers is so high.

[imcqueen]

I would guess that's more a byproduct of the irreplaceable though, right? In an industry where the "good" actors have an agent, not having one would make you look illegitimate. In other words, if Brad Pitt didn't have an agent it's unlikely people would put up with Extra #12 having one.

[tylerc230]

So, by that logic, having an agent as a software developer would make me look more legitimate then everyone else :)