Comment Honest Headhunters (Score 1) 478
Actually I have worked with several honest headhunters in the past, both SW and HW since I am an embedded controls type. There are a lot of hacks out there, but the ones with integrity have usually been those with which friends of mine have had good experiences. I also have found that local private headhunters seem to have more on the ball and are usually pretty sharp, and usually are former engineers themselves now presently in retirement.
My experiences are predominantly in the South and Midwest.
I actually have had several more select ones interview me technically and personally to see if I am of the caliber for which their clients are looking.
Actually, I have been placed twice in my career by good headhunters with which I still maintain contact. They also have been useful in finding potential coworkers that fit my needs.