I get 2-3 emails per day in LinkedIn. I read all of them. It gives me confidence that I'm hot and it's easy for me to just move on from my current job. When I see Twitter, Facebook, HP, Google and Apple are reaching out to me, it gives me confidence.

I sometimes use small but rich startups that can afford high salaries as a tool to get a raise. Just by bringing their offer to my manager's table if it's required. This year I'm targeting $180K salary. It would be impossible without recruiters help.