by Cameron Edwards, SVP Client Strategy and Operations It was a shocking number when I saw it. Pre-pandemic, the breakdown of women representation across our Matlen Silver spectrum was 46%, at a time when women comprised 50.4% of the US workforce in January 2020. Being that we are tech-based, that was a fantastic data point, […]
As people begin getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and herd immunity begins to build, life will start to return to the way it was before the pandemic. We know a lot has changed in terms of work because of the pandemic – remote work is more prevalent than ever; the unemployment rate increased drastically compared to […]
Happy new year, happy 2021! From 2010 – 2020 there were so many innovations in tech. Things like social media transitioned from MySpace to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more; the iPad was introduced, along with the since-retired Google Glass; the iwatch and drones became common in many households. People have speculated that the robots […]
We know you’ve never seen a purple squirrel, but have you ever heard of one? Unless you’re in the recruiting industry, probably not. Purple Squirrels – Defined As defined by Greenhouse, “purple squirrels don’t exist in wildlife. They also often don’t exist in the workplace. The term ‘purple squirrel’ is a distinctly recruiting vernacular used […]
We know that a consulting role is new to many people this year (if you missed our blog about why you should give a consulting role a shot, check it out now) so we wanted to share some ways in which you can not only make it through your IT consulting contract but also excel […]
If 2020 taught us anything, it is that the unexpected can always happen. While we hope 2021 will be much better in many regards than in 2020, it is important to make sure you are establishing your personal brand via personal branding. Personal Brand vs. Personal Branding As defined by personalbrand.com: “A personal brand is […]
As previously mentioned in our earlier blog post, the unemployment rate still remains high. The good news is that companies are starting to ramp up their hiring, however many are proceeding cautiously. What does this mean? It means that there will be more consulting roles than permanent roles early into 2021. For many, consulting roles […]
Did you know that every great recruiter is a great salesperson, but not every great salesperson is a recruiter? To be a recruiter, you’re constantly selling. You’re selling yourself as a recruiter to candidates and clients alike. You’re also trying to sell your top candidates and their skill sets to your clients and as well […]
As we head into the new year, many of us are probably guarded based upon the happenings of last year. We know that many people have found themselves unemployed (6.7% of the US working population at the end of November) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that if you’re looking for a […]
Do you know how many times a day we hear, “We don’t need a staffing company, we have internal recruiters?” We hear it a lot. While we value what prospective customers say, they may not realize why they need a partnership with a staffing company and how beneficial the (RIGHT) partnership may be. Save Time […]
