Yet Another Recruiter Question

[James Barrow]

Here's another question that seems to have popped up more these days
whenever I first discuss a job:

 

"Have you submitted yourself to any other jobs?"

 

Note:  This question takes several forms:  "Are you actively marketing
yourself?", "Are you actively seeking a job?", "Are you working with any
other recruiters", etc.

 

There's a good chance that I'm missing something obvious, but at the moment
I can't see the relevance of this question.

 

Since recruiters make money off of me once I obtain a job through them, they
should work hard to get me an interview, whether or not I'm working with
other recruiters for other jobs, right?

 

- Jim