Thursday, January 29, 2009

Troubled Times or An Opportunity?

In these tough economic times, it is common for employed people to think to themselves, " I would be nuts to consider leaving. Why would I want to leave now? What advantage is there is talking to a Recruiter now?"

While these thoughts are common, they are not always the right approach! Beginning conversations with a few, well matched Recruiters during times when the economy is tight is a good idea for the passive candidate. Tough times are generally followed by a rapid upside when the markets begin to turn. Some of the best employers begin slightly ahead of the economic curve in adding quality people to their roles coming off a tight economy. It is a good time to be connected to a quality Recruiter who can keep you informed as these positions become available.

Just because you open a dialog with a Recruiter doesn't mean you are "active" in a job search! Good Recruiters are all about developing contacts and learning of quality candidates who, under the right conditions, would be interested in learning more about other opportunities.

Now is the time to reach out to Recruiters. With better economic times coming, would you want to be aware of what the developing market might have to offer?

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