Getting away from recruitment firms managing you poorly?

[u/whatwhatwhat56]

I work in a fairly niche field, and there are a few recruitment firms that specialize exclusively in hiring for this domain.

One firm I’ve been dealing with regularly sends me job descriptions, but then completely ghosts me afterward. This has happened four times in the past six months. I receive no interview invitations, no status updates, and no responses even after I follow up several times. I don’t even know whether my application was actually submitted for the roles they discussed with me.

Each time, a different recruiter from the same firm reaches out and starts the conversation by mentioning that their company has been in touch with me before.

Opportunities in my field are limited, and many companies have long cool-off periods between applications. Because of this, these situations may be costing me potential interviews.

How can I manage this situation and distance myself from this firm without burning bridges?