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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What to Do When Low Turnover Stifles Your Career
While a high attrition rate is often blamed for problems like higher organizational costs and lower productivity in the tech industry, employee churn actually provides “hidden benefits” that boos… -
How to Give 360-Degree Feedback to Your Boss
It’s that time of year when tech workers may be asked to rate their managers on their communication skills, mentoring and guidance abilities, leadership style and more. Generally speaking, most 3… -
8 Signs that Your Interview Prep is Falling Short
If you never seem to make it past the first interview during the job-hunting process, a lack of preparation could be the cause of your premature exits. For instance, hiring managers expect season… -
6 Ways to Position Yourself as a Transformational Hire
To harness the transformative powers of artificial intelligence (AI) and gain a competitive edge in their respective industries, technology managers are looking to add professionals with unique m… -
CIOs Share their Hiring Predictions for the Rest of 2024
Even though the tech job market shrank by 4,800 jobs in the first seven months of 2024, there are signs that hiring may stabilize or increase slightly in the fourth quarter of this year, accordin… -
How to Master the Art of Cross-Functional Collaboration
As organizations transition from project-centric to product-centric Agile models, technology professionals are increasingly being asked to work alongside colleagues from different departments to… -
Key Market Trends for Tech Contractors
After years of budget cuts, surveys show that tech leaders have started looking for ways to add new technologies, strengthen security and prepare to implement artificial intelligence (A.I.) witho… -
7 LinkedIn Mistakes That Are Holding You Back
With more than one billion members worldwide, LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for connecting with colleagues and industry professionals, building your personal brand and showcasing your expertise… -
8 Little Things that Can Make a Big Difference in Your Job Search
It’s often said that small actions can make a big impact. However, it turns out that those words of wisdom apply not only to business, sports and entrepreneurial endeavors but also to the job-hun… -
How to Maintain Your Technical Skills in a Customer-Facing Role
The rise of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and the customer-facing technology market has placed a premium on technology professionals who have the ability to interface with customers, understand th…