And their resumes look the same because they are all created by the same local resume service. So recruiters are looking for candidates who are different. One of the great ways to differentiate yourself as a candidate is to help the recruiter get the job filled. However, most candidates don't understand the mindset of the recruiter. Not knowing their mindset is a real detriment if you're trying to do everything possible to make that recruiter's job easier.
Recruiters work with candidates every day.
These candidates are all looking to get an interview, and they are all trying to influence the recruiter to pick them for the job. A candidate who shows understanding for the recruiter is as distinguished as a peacock in the midst of a flock of vultures. Firstly, if you have helped to make the recruiter's job easier, you will probably be perceptive enough to make your future manager's job easier. Remember that hiring good candidates is the recruiter's primary motivation. Secondly, if you make the recruiter's job easier, it will be less work for him or her to hire you than to hire someone else.