is it a good idea to network with recruiters?

is trying to network with recruiters at a firm a good idea? if so should I only try and network with recruiters that recruit in the area i applied in? e.g if i applied to a NY position do I only try and contact recruiters in that specific region, or does it not matter as long as they're in the US?

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im currently working at a bank at the moment right now and was going to network with people that are in the role im interested in, how would i go about asking them to connect me with a recruiter? or would it better to contact the recruiter directly in the internal networks of the company?

 

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