One of things I do is run a recruiting network called Splits.org As a result of this, I am able to get a good feel on what is going on in the particular Niche I work. (Semiconductor Industry)

I am seeing an immense increase in activity. Companies that have basically shunned 3rd party recruiters are now calling and looking for help. I guess all those 10% recruiters really did not solve any problems. That is another story altogether.

The future is now. The markets are much better. lets be focussed and determined and lets not let the financial stress that I know the good majority of recruiters have been under over the last few years get in the way of doing business the right way. Forget the job boards and focus on getting your phone bills at least 3 times more than last month.