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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
