‘Rage Applying’ is now taking the headlines across the US, leaving employers and employees frustrated and unsatisfied. The viral trend made popular by TikTok videos highlights the practice of unhappy employees applying to any open role they can to leave their current job. The idea behind the trend, a worker feeling undervalued seeking better options, […]
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Moving Talent and Tech Hubs: Goodbye Coastal Superstar, Hello Rising Sunbelt Cities
Talent is exploring beyond the coastal superstar tech cities and setting down in rising tech hubs such as Atlanta, Miami, St. Louis, Kansas City, Austin and Dallas, all of which experienced growth in their share of tech jobs over the last few years. Post-pandemic, cities with the strongest tech influence saw a slow-down in their […]
Post-layoffs: A checklist for next steps
Layoffs, a word with such a negative connotation for employees in all industries, has dominated our news cycle for the tech sector. As we near the end of 2022, tallies estimate that nearly 90,000 workers have been let go in the U.S. from tech companies such as Twitter, Lyft, Meta and many more. Analysts attribute […]
Time Management Tips for Recruiters: Focus on Work and Your Well-being
Recruiters are masters at managing a heavy workload amid seeking talent in a competitive field like technology. And they know the trick to recruiting the best talent out there is serious time management skills, both on the job and off. According to Forbes, “Implementing time management techniques can help you catch your breath and make […]
STEM Jobs and their Impact on the Future of Work
While “STEM” has never officially been crowned “word of the year”, given its prevalence as we discuss STEM jobs, STEM in education, STEM in the economy and more, it may be time for a nomination! With a laser focus on bolstering STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in education programs across the country, and the need […]
7 Expert Tips on How to Recruit Top Tech Talent
With technology jobs topping the list as most in-demand, recruiters are busier than ever searching for top candidates and making connections for hiring managers desperately in need of their experience. With 50% of surveyed CIO’s expecting a budget increase through May 2022, hiring is expected to remain strong in the near future. Here are 7 […]
What is a Technology Consultant?
In our latest Matlen Silver blog, we shared the characteristics of a full-service Technology Solutions Provider that differentiate them in the tech space. While TSPs are generally an entity comprised of solutions experts, we now ask, “who are those experts?” Many of those experts are aptly classified as Technology Consultants, often called Information Technology (IT) […]
From Recruiter to Sales Executive: A How-to Guide for a Successful Recruiter Career Path
If a recruitment or sales job has ever intimidated you, you wouldn’t be alone. It’s almost mystifying how a recruiter or salesperson can connect with people with such ease, network flawlessly, and close a deal; and even more so when they are successful and have lucrative paydays on top of it. So, what about when […]
Entry-level IT Jobs – How to Start a Fulfilling Career in Tech
You may have heard – Healthcare and Technology jobs are here to stay and are growing by leaps and bounds! Still topping the list for the highest growth in the job market for the foreseeable future, information technology offers an exciting career path as technology rapidly evolves, new innovations hit the market and virtually every […]
Matlen’s Silver Linings: Straight talk from Recruiters – It’s a Candidate’s and Recruiter’s Market
After a 2020 that was characterized by uncertainty in the workforce, 2021 is shaping up to be a historical hiring year and a return to the candidate’s market. It’s no secret that the competition is high amidst a talent shortage. With the explosive growth of remote work, we almost see a chicken-before-the-egg effect when it […]
