Leslie Stevens-Huffman is a business and careers writer based in Southern California. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the staffing industry and has been writing blog posts, sample resumes and providing sage career advice to the IT professionals in our Dice Community since 2006. Leslie has a bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism from the University of Southern California.
Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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How to Boost an Ordinary Job Application
While filling out an online job application might seem like a necessary but insignificant step in the hiring process, the quality and thoroughness of your application package plays a bigger role… -
Viable Alternatives to Traditional Tech Internships
Landing an internship has become increasingly difficult as businesses streamline their programs to reduce costs and prioritize areas that have the greatest need for future hires. In fact, interns… -
Effective Job-Hunting Strategies for 2025 CS Grads
While a degree in computer science generally enhances career prospects, landing a job after college in the current environment is hugely challenging. The news and uncertainty in the market has ev… -
6 Strategies to Combat Layoff Anxiety
Even though the job market showed signs of a rebound late last year, surveys revealed that more than a third of tech workers were still concerned about layoffs. As we move deeper into 2025, that… -
How to Pitch a Potential Tech Mentor
It's becoming increasingly challenging to get technology pros to commit to mentoring relationships. This is due to a number of factors, including time constraints (everyone’s busy), downsizing in… -
ChatGPT Prompts to Boost Your Search for a Job in Technology
Although the tech job market appears to be stabilizing after a period of turbulence, surveys show that job seekers are still struggling to find opportunities that match their qualifications, land… -
How to Successfully Navigate an Exit Interview
Exit interviews are no longer a procedural formality. Human resource professionals are skilled at asking probing questions that are designed to elicit candid feedback from departing employees. Yo… -
How to Write an Email Justifying Your Tech Job
Whether you work for a government agency or a private business, at some point you may be required to justify your contributions to a senior manager—or risk losing your job. On the surface, this d… -
The Best and Worst Job-Hunting Advice on Social Media
Thanks to social media, tech job hunters are inundated with advice that promises to optimize the search process and achieve better results. The challenge is figuring out whether the advice found… -
Project Manager Resume: Template, Examples, and Tips for Writing One
A well-crafted project manager resume is your key to landing interviews and advancing your career. Whether you're an experienced professional with a long track record of successful project delive…