Agency recruiters are professionals employed by recruitment agencies to assist companies (that is, their clients) in finding suitable employees. They source and screen candidates, conduct interviews, and present the most qualified individuals to their clients. Companies hire recruitment agencies to reduce their workload of hiring top talent and yet, leave it in talented hands.
A corporate recruiter works in-house for one company and hires specifically for that organization. An agency recruiter works for a staffing firm and hires for multiple client companies, often filling roles quickly or on a contract basis.
To verify if a recruiting agency is legitimate:
Legit agencies are transparent, professional, and never charge job seekers