Who doesn’t want a job in tech these days? This is why having what it takes isn’t the only requirement to secure a role in the tech world. Crafting the perfect tech resume is essential to showcase technical prowess, but also ensuring your resume will stand out with recruiters. Let’s Hit It From the […]
Making it all make sense: When it’s time to engage a tech staffing partner
There are often tell-tale signs that help guide when the right time is to seek assistance with talent acquisition from an expert tech staffing partner. With two-thirds of surveyed IT leaders in North America citing a tech skills shortage as a primary challenge and tech unemployment remaining low, juxtapose the industry showing slower growth over […]
Matlen Silver CEO Named to SIA 2024 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing List
Matlen Silver Chief Executive Officer, Michele Beilman, recognized amongst top female leaders in the staffing industry November 12, 2024 – Matlen Silver is pleased to share that Michele Beilman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been named to this year’s Staffing Industry Analysts Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list. In its 10th edition, Staffing […]
Supporting Veterans in their Career Transition
Leaving the lifestyle of serving others and coming out of the military into the everyday workforce can feel overwhelming when deciding where to turn to next. Both military personnel and their families undergo significant sacrifices and lifestyle changes while in-duty and post-duty. Whether seeking roles based on their unique military experience or new desired work […]
Tech Skills and Soft Skills – You Need Both
In today’s job market, having strong technical skills is a given essential, especially in fields like IT, engineering, and data science. However, what many professionals overlook is the importance of soft skills, particularly communication. In a world where collaboration, client interaction, and team dynamics is the key to success, employers are increasingly seeking individuals who […]
Are you still chasing that purple squirrel?
While we’ve talked about the purple squirrel in the past, its newsworthiness as a trendy recruiting term may actually be a bit dated. When we revisit the concept, however, is in fact quite timely in today’s market! As a refresher, defined in the talent industry, the term ‘purple squirrel’ is a distinctly recruiting vernacular used […]
Skills-Based Hiring: What Skills Are Required for a Career in Tech?
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 […]