Leslie Stevens-Huffman
Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Ladder vs. Lattice: Exploring Different Types of Career Mobility
Evidence suggests that upward mobility has slowed to a crawl as companies hire fewer managers and move towards flatter organizational structures. Plus, job hopping for career advancement has beco… -
Stop Letting AI Sabotage Your Resume—Tips from Hiring Experts
Using a specialized resume builder or chatbot like ChatGPT can streamline the process, but relying solely on AI-generated content can cause hiring managers to reject you. “Never copy and paste di… -
4 Tips for Making the Most of Your In-Office Days
Tech workers on a hybrid schedule enjoy some valuable perks beyond their regular compensation. For instance, they save an average of 72 minutes per day by not commuting and have more flexibility… -
6 Things to Consider Before Shifting Back from Manager to Individual Contributor
Occasionally, tech managers discover that managing people isn't the right fit, so they consider returning to an individual contributor (IC) role. In fact, evidence suggests that managers returnin… -
Hired and Laid Off Again? How to Break the Cycle
For some tech pros, the latest layoffs by big tech firms were a painful déjà vu. They’re posting online about being laid off two, three, even four times over the last few years. Can these demoral… -
Strategies to Defend Against AI Bias in Your Job Search
If you have applied for jobs online in the last few years, it's possible that an AI‑powered recruiting tool discriminated against you and rejected your application. Research from the University o… -
Mid-Year Report: Skills and Roles on the Rise
The rapid growth of generative AI, combined with broader economic uncertainty and the demographic shift in the workforce, is causing employers to recategorize tech roles and realign pay structure… -
7 Signs an Individual Contributor Isn't Ready for Promotion
If you’ve been overlooked for promotions despite your strong performance as an individual contributor, it could come down to how you’re communicating and interacting with your colleagues, especia… -
Beat the Interview Bot: How to Increase Your Chances of Success in an AI Interview
If you are actively searching for a new job, statistics show that you are very likely to encounter an interview with an AI chatbot, especially during the early stages of the hiring process. That’… -
Tips for Landing an “Entry-Level” Job that Requires Experience
While the term "entry-level" typically refers to jobs that require little to no actual work experience, recent analyses from LinkedIn and The Wall Street Journal found that a significant percenta…