The hiring frenzy has slowed, red flags abound. Corporations are not only laying off, some have halted hiring all together. In the wake of such cutbacks, it is only natural to worry that demand for recruiters will fall flat. How can you stay productive in tight times? What do you do when the job orders start to dry up?

As a recruiter in a slowdown, your top priority will be adding value. To prevent a downward spiral from taking hold, you must keep your ear to the ground and make the most of what you have to offer. When speaking with your clients, try and get a feel for the direction their company is going in. Provide better and more extensive evaluation resources. Inquire about hiring plans for the coming months. As in any relationship, when communication declines, negative speculation may open the door to competition...including more opportunities for you. Your job is to be there to recognize emerging opportunities and make the most of them.

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> Return of the Qualified Applicant (Christian Science Monitor)

> IT Recruiters Exploit Layoffs (Computer World)

> MBAs Want Old Economy Bosses (Fortune)

> Strong Year for Recruiters Ends in Uncertainty (Career Journal)

> Dot Coms Shun College Recruiting (Sacramento Business)

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