Matlen Silver

10/16/2026

AI is taking the lead in tech career development for 2027.

We asked our LinkedIn community which skills they would prioritize developing in the year ahead, and the results revealed a clear frontrunner: AI tools and automation, capturing 69% of the vote!

While technical expertise remains essential, these results suggest that tech professionals recognize the growing importance of AI fluency and adaptability in shaping their careers.

For employers, it's another reminder that investing in emerging skills and continuous learning can be key to building future-ready technology teams.

What do you think? Is AI proficiency becoming a must-have skill across IT roles?

10/14/2026

As AI, cloud, and digital transformation reshape enterprise technology, companies need architecture leaders who bring more than technical expertise; they need strategic vision and business acumen.

The challenge? Finding and retaining that combination of skills.

Our latest blog explores what's driving the architecture talent shortage and how specialized IT staffing, talent development, and retention strategies can help companies build stronger teams.

🔗 Read more:
https://buff.ly/GS4dEge

10/06/2026

Don't sell yourself short in your next interview! Our IT recruiting expert, Blake Jones, encourages you to share YOUR accomplishments and celebrate your contributions during your next interview.

Check out his advice in our latest Matlen Moment.

10/05/2026

Celebrating some exciting milestones across the Matlen Silver team!

Join us in congratulating our team members who recently celebrated work anniversaries with Matlen Silver. We’re grateful for everything you bring to our team and the impact you continue to make.

Cheers to another year and many more milestones ahead!

Maria Hadler
Tim Crites
Scott Haines
Meg Brooks
Zachary Zywna

10/02/2026

Which tech skills are standing out as companies head into the final stretch of 2026?

As organizations prioritize year-end initiatives and look ahead to 2027, focus is on specialized talent across AI, cybersecurity, data, cloud infrastructure and more.

For tech professionals, now is a good time to take stock of your skills, strengthen your resume, and understand where employers are focusing their hiring efforts.

Explore the roles and trends shaping fall tech hiring:

Tech job hiring in the fall has historically seen increases as organizations plan for year-end wrap-up and analyze budgets for the next year.

10/01/2026

In our latest Matlen Moments, Stephanie shares a simple but important tip for candidates: follow up with your recruiter after the interview.

A quick same-day message to your recruiter can help reinforce your enthusiasm for the role, share your initial thoughts and keep communication moving throughout the hiring process.

Small step. Big opportunity to make an impression.

Check out Stephanie’s full tip below! ⬇️

09/24/2026

The school year is officially underway! By now, many families have made it through the first-day, new routines, school supply lists and back-to-school newsletters!

As everyone settles in, we’re sharing some fun back-to-school moments from our Matlen Silver team and their families.

Wishing all the students, families and teachers a fantastic year ahead and a reminder to enjoy the moments along the way!

09/22/2026

Hear from Anthony Ferranti, Lead Recruiter at Matlen Silver as he kicks off "Matlen Moments" with his perspective from the field.

In our new Matlen Moments series, Matlen Silver’s IT staffing and solutions experts share quick, insider insights drawn from their experience working every day with tech professionals, hiring leaders, and organizations navigating an evolving talent landscape.

From what candidates are experiencing in the market to what companies should know about attracting and retaining specialized talent, we’re going straight to the experts who see it firsthand.

Stay tuned for more Matlen Moments and more practical insights for navigating today’s tech workforce.

09/15/2026

Happy IT Professionals Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the people behind the technology >> the engineers, developers, architects, data professionals, cybersecurity experts and countless other IT professionals who keep businesses connected, secure and moving forward.

In honor of IT Professionals Day, we pulled together a few tips we've shared to help tech professionals keep building their careers:

🔹 Keep your skills aligned with where technology is headed.
AI teams increasingly need professionals who can combine technical expertise with MLOps, data governance, collaboration and product thinking.
➡️ Explore AI roles and the skills employers are seeking
https://buff.ly/e1G0sMy

🔹 Don’t overlook the infrastructure behind innovation.
Cloud networking, automation, security, SD-WAN and hybrid architecture skills are increasingly important as organizations modernize their technology environments.
➡️ See the networking and architecture roles companies are hiring for
https://buff.ly/3fJPapG

🔹 Make cybersecurity part of your career toolkit.
Cybersecurity has become an enterprise-wide priority across industries, creating opportunities for professionals who can help organizations manage increasingly complex digital risks.
➡️ Explore the rise of cybersecurity careers
https://buff.ly/zkeBtyv

🔹 Make your resume show your technical impact.
Go beyond listing programming languages and tools. Highlight the projects you’ve contributed to, the problems you’ve solved and the measurable results your work delivered. A focused, up-to-date resume can help employers quickly understand both your technical capabilities and the value you bring to a team.
➡️ Explore 2026 resume tips for developers
https://buff.ly/4ZB2jHt

🔹 Remember that technical skills aren’t the whole story.
Communication, problem-solving, adaptability, business acumen and the ability to work across teams can be powerful career differentiators.
➡️ Learn how transferable skills can strengthen a tech career
https://buff.ly/h7LLDzZ

To all the IT professionals solving problems, building what’s next and keeping technology moving forward, thank you for everything you do.

Happy IT Professionals Day from Matlen Silver!

09/10/2026

AI, cloud and digital transformation may be changing technology but they still depend on strong infrastructure. That’s putting Network Engineers, Network Architects and Cloud Network Engineers back in focus as companies build more connected, secure and scalable environments.

With this renewed focus, however, experienced talent is getting harder to find. In fact, research shows that 52% of IT organizations report challenges hiring and retaining network engineers.

What's the next step in your workforce strategy to manage your tech infrastructure? See which networking and architecture roles are gaining momentum and the skills employers need most: https://buff.ly/6Dg1dE0

Companies are rediscovering a foundational truth: digital transformation doesn’t move without the people who keep modern networks connected, secure & scalable.