An agency asked me to sign a Non-Poaching Agreement after the initial interview

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I just wanted to ask if this is normal. I thought agreements like this were usually signed when you actually landed a client or started working with the agency. At this stage, I haven’t gotten a client or any benefit from them yet.

I feel like I’m being put in a shackle without getting anything in return. 😅

Is this standard practice with agencies? Should I be concerned about signing something like this before I even have a client or job through them? I’d appreciate any insights or experiences from people who have dealt with similar agreements.