If you are in the US you may want to go through Vettery/Hired especially if you are a fresher or you don't have contacts to get your foot in the door. If you do have some contacts working at companies, ask then to tell you how it is working there and make a judgement for yourself if you like working there or not.

Recruiters are a double edged sword, they can help you get your foot in the door but if you do use them as I did a few years ago, make sure you do your homework on the company and find out everything before signing the offer letter.