You should analyze the situation and then develop a course of action. Executive search firms and employment agencies are the best avenue to a new job . They represent a couple of sources you should consider, but not at the exclusion of other resources. Search firms work for their clients, not for you. Remember, networking is how most professionals get their jobs.
Ads are an effective way to conduct a job hunt .
Similar to search firms, this should be included as one of several resources in your job search but a very small percentage of MBA's will find jobs from ads. Keep in mind that many positions are never advertised or put out to search. Those few hot leads will pan out . Unfortunately, these usually do not pan out. The most promising networking conversation may lead nowhere.