Part of it may be due to the recent layoff's as well. For recruiters, that's a much warmer lead to work as the individuals have come from well known companies a

Part of it may be due to the recent layoff's as well. For recruiters, that's a much warmer lead to work as the individuals have come from well known companies and maybe in a position to accept a lower salary range given the circumstance. Happened with the startup I worked at once. When recruiters find out the company is closing down, which is known prior to the public announcement, they start reaching out to place you elsewhere within the industry.