RECRUITERS MATCH JOB REQUIREMENTS WITH CANDIDATE CREDENTIALS.

Before a recruiter even inquires about your interest in a job opportunity, they have done extensive research on your skill set and background to ensure that it meets or exceeds the requirements of the job in question. Recruiters know whether or not a requirement like "years of experience" is an estimate or an actual minimum requirement, that is, they know what is essential to the company. Recruiters know your technical skills and history, and they are highly educated on technology, so they can identify possible skills or experiences that might translate into a different job requirement, or give you an edge for a position. Recruiters also do extensive research on the technological requirements of the local market, and they can tell you what to expect as far as the desirability of your skill set and how it relates to local IT trends.