Use your recruiter as:
A member of your personal job-search network
Choose a recruiter who:
Works in and understands your field of specialty
Deals with the level and type of position
you want
Has an excellent reputation
Maintain a relationship with your recruiter by:
Giving information updates
Having periodic contact
Expecting a give-and-take relationship
Avoid recruiters who:
Show unethical behavior
Charge you a fee for their service
Don't "click" with you personally
Basic facts you should know . . . 