They have to understand the challenges and opportunities that any given employer is facing. Information is available online even on companies that don t have their own web sites. Chances are, there have been articles written about those companies or their products. At minimum, get company brochures from your recruiter. Recruiters want you to win in the interview, so it will help them to help you with research.
First interviews are either by phone or through videoconferencing.
Standing up to remain alert while taking a phone interview is one of the tips that recruiters gives their candidates. He tries to prepare the candidate for all manner of questions that they may field as well as to be ready for immediate action on the part of the company. The current economic conditions won t last forever. By working with a recruiter, you re making a valuable ally for the tough times. When the good job comes up, they'll call you first.