Dana, this is fantastic advice. I love hearing from recruiters, because it helps me provide better service to my clients. I already do much of what you suggest, so it's great validation. 

I especially advise clients to have a profile of their Core Value Proposition, followed by a bulleted list of no more than 15 Core Capabilities - so in the first 1/3 of the resume, you can see if they have what you need. The rest of the resume "proves" the "theorem" laid out in the beginning of the resume. It's a very LinkedIn-friendly format, and full of key words - so important now due to computerized applicant tracking systems. 

The other part I like is including a cover letter as the first page of a PDF or Word file, followed by your resume. I've reviewed resume submissions and it is so annoying to have to open two files on email. This method is far better than putting the cover letter in the email, because all your materials are together for the recruiter to print out or transmit. If a cover letter is in the email, the recruiter still has two things to think about. One step is always better than 2 steps in the job application process.

Thanks again for great tips for job seekers.