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To understand if a recruiter can help you, you have to know what recruiters do.  A recruiter is paid a fee to fill an open position with a client company.

A client company will only work with an outside recruiter/search consultant if they are having problems finding good candidates on their own.

A recruiter usually can help candidates if they fit a current requirement.  If you are frustrated because recruiters are not responding to you communications, it is usually because you do not fit thei

I recommend that candidates screen recruiters in the same way that companies and recruiters screen them:

* Does the recruiter have experience in your industry?

* Have they ever placed anyone your background?

* Can they provide helpful information, even if they don't have a current need for your skills? 

To help the recruiter has to empathize with the candidate.  We know that the current job market is challenging and filled with uncertainty.  My 25+ years as an executive recruiter has taught me to do the followinging.

1. Not waste your time - schedule an initial 5-10 minute conversation to determine if the the position is a match.

2. Provide interview feedback as quickly as possible.

3. Provide suggestions to assist you if the position is not a fit.