With the downturn in the economy, I have noticed a distinct increase in recruiting solitications as well as the number of hardcore contractors looking for work. About six months ago, I would receive one maybe two calls at most from a recruiting agency (I have my calls screened and don’t call back). Now, the same recruiter is calling half a dozen times, the total number of different agencies cold calling are increasing as well.
I have also noticed an increase in applicants who have normally only done contract work. In my experience, a good portion of the people who find the contracting lifestyle attractive usually stay on that career path. I am finding more and more applicants who have contracted steadily for the last five to ten years applying for full time positions.
Of course we have all read (and felt) how the economic crisis is affecting businesses but sometimes it is interesting to see some of the second or third order effects.
Dan Hall
Seattle Human Resources Manager
