[codegeek]

It really depends on the specific situation. If a recruiter approaches me directly, then the ball is in my court. If I have to approach a recruiter, then I assume that they have an upper hand (usually).

I do not send over my Resume/CV to a recruiter who approaches me until he gives me the following:

1. Who is the end client and what location

2. What is the min. rate OR can he match my desired rate ?

3. type of job (fulltime,contract , right to hire etc?)

4. What is the client looking for a.k.a job description? (This one is usually vague unless the recruiter really understands the domain. But I can figure it out if it is in my specific domain of expertise)

Once he gives me these 4, I become very responsive if I am interested and give him everything he wants including the boring Resume/CV and the whole nine yards.