The vast majority of recruitment firms I have been in contact with are unsuccessful. I have had no placements whatsoever from any staffing agencies here locally. Many are claiming they don't have any roles available, but I just noticed one that was recently posted that closely aligns with my talents, yet that recruiter it has been assigned to (one whom I have spoken to numerous times and knows my situation) has failed to inform me about it. Like WTF?
I have a gut feeling many of them are just being "nice" but they are intentionally avoiding me.