Be prepared: forecasts for recruiters' needs to 2010 - Planning ahead may seem unrealistic at a time of constant change, yet, without it, recruiters' jobs are going to get even harder. Recent forecasts for the Government provide a much-needed starting point for workforce plans. They highlight the overall demand from the marketplace for different types of occupations, and show that, while some jobs are in long-term decline, there will still be a need to find replacements for many of those who leave? simply to maintain planned levels Of service or production.