Corporations are downsizing, search firms lack business, freelance work has dried up, and contractors are now doing contingency work. Its about enough to make a recruiter cry -- or leave the profession altogether. Difficult economic times are prompting more and more recruiters to switch to alternative career paths. Some are leaving permanently, others are just holding tight until the next economic upsurge comes along.

Demand for recruiters depends on the churn of the market. When the US economy was flourishing, recruiters switched out of corporate recruiting to follow entrepreneurial opportunities. The business environment created demand for top-performing recruiters with specialized skills. Niche expertise was at a premium and competition was tight. Growth opportunities kept the industry fresh and dynamic. In today's market, recruiters today are fighting to survive rather than competing to be the best. Diversifying, rather than specializing is the norm. Recruiters much be able to cover more ground and be more flexible to win and keep engagements.

Read Christine Hirsch's full article on life after recruiting:
http://www.RecruitersWorld.com/articles/rw/christine/afterrecruit.asp

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