Now that more and more organizations are prioritizing skills-based hiring to close skills gaps and attract more talent, what “skills” in tech are most in-demand? And how do those skills rate? Is there less focus on specialized qualifications, and more hiring based on general skills? Skills–based hiring has become the growing trend across many HR departments and […]
Hiring IT Security Talent: What Cybersecurity Skills Should You Be Looking For?
We have all witnessed the rise of security breaches from Microsoft to healthcare companies, so now more than ever it’s more important for organizations to hire skilled cybersecurity professionals and trainees who can safeguard their digital assets. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, global cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by […]
Project: Refine Your Resume on National Hire A Veteran Day
Resume Reviews to Celebrate National Hire A Veteran Day On July 25, employers across the country celebrate National Hire A Veteran Day to connect with the growing talent pool in the military Veteran community. Be ready for their call with a fresh, polished resume courtesy of our Matlen Silver staffing and recruiting experts. Our team […]
Matlen Silver Named To Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2024 Lists for Largest Staffing Firms and Largest IT Staffing Firms
Matlen Silver has achieved Largest Staffing ranking for five consecutive years July 17, 2024 (Somerville, New Jersey) – Matlen Silver, a leading IT staffing and technology solutions firm, announced it has been named as one of the Largest Staffing Firms in the United States for 2024 in the list published annually by Staffing Industry Analysts […]
Looking to Work in Tech? Tips for Your Job Search
New grads, and those who might be working on a career change, tech is still one of the fastest growing occupational industries. Although there have been recent cutbacks and layoffs within the big tech companies, many mid-level and small tech companies continue to grow. Additionally, many professionals from non-tech backgrounds have found work in the tech […]
Matlen Silver Names Michele Beilman as First Female Chief Executive Officer
The IT staffing and technology solutions firm announces long-time Matlen Silver executive Michele Beilman will be stepping into the CEO role May 21, 2024 – Matlen Silver is pleased to name Michele Beilman as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. In this role, Michele Beilman, who served successfully as the firm’s COO since 2022, […]
Military Appreciation Month: Hiring Veterans and Military Personnel in Tech
The month of May brings “May” flowers, the unofficial start of Summer and an important moment to honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day. May is also Military Appreciation Month, a time when the nation comes together to honor the sacrifices and services of those who have served in the armed forces. Beyond simply expressing […]
Matlen Silver Launches Valiant Workforce Program to Increase Tech Hiring for Veterans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more details, please contact: [email protected] Leading tech staffing firm engages with military Veteran community to support transitions to civilian work life Somerset, New Jersey (April 23, 2024) — Matlen Silver, leading IT staffing and solutions firm ranked as one of the largest IT staffing and fastest-growing firms by Staffing Industry […]
Diversity in tech: strategies for inclusive hiring to enhance tech teams
Tech companies have a problem. Thousands of their roles remain unfilled and there’s a serious lack of diversity in tech industries and beyond. Despite countless studies coming to the same conclusion—organizations with more diverse teams achieve better results—many businesses are yet to actively source and recruit candidates from underrepresented groups. Increased innovation, productivity, customer experiences, […]
The Road to Recruiting More Women in Tech
Recently, the tech industry has experienced significant growth driving the demand for skilled professionals, specifically the involvement of women tech recruiters and tech roles in general. Historically, our view of the tech world has been male-dominated, from our every-day work environment, in the boardroom, and even as far as what we see in pop culture […]