Recruiters facing a turbulent job market are looking for solid survival strategies for tackling and thriving in today's current environment.  Here are a few tips:

·      Display you creative recruiting techniques.  For recruiters seeking to snag the most lucrative and rewarding job orders, providing proof of your skills is critical.  Take the time to demonstrate to clients that you have a network of quality contacts that will give you access to the best candidates.

·      Show your value to the bottom-line.  Recruiters who are most successful in this contracting job market are able to show how their services can help clients keep their hiring costs down. Explain to clients how you are uniquely equipped to connect them with appropriate clients and effectively improve their bottom-line.

·      Focus on the most lucrative job markets. To get the most out of this job market, savvy recruiters need to focus on the most lucrative areas of law.  Certain legal practice areas are contracting while others are expanding due to the rising demand.  Focus on those practice areas that are expanding and spend time building relationships with the most important and influential players.

Don't forget to continue to market yourself on an ongoing basis and only focus on companies tht have the current need and most importantly, the ability to hire new talent.