Leslie Stevens-Huffman
Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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… -
12 Rare Soft Skills that Will Set You Apart in Tech
In today's talent market, certain attributes and soft skills like communication, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration have become "table stakes" for landing a job and achieving success. T… -
Side Projects That Can Help You Develop Valuable Soft Skills
To stand out in the current job market, you need more than just technical expertise. In fact, 92 percent of employers say that soft skills matter as much (or more) than technical skills in today’… -
Top Online Courses to Upskill in Emerging Tech
In the current job market, tech professionals need to embrace both soft skills and cutting-edge technologies such as A.I. to keep their careers on track. A recent study found that 60 percent of w… -
Exciting Alternatives to Traditional Tech Internships
Landing an internship has become increasingly difficult as businesses curtail their internship programs in the name of cost and resource prioritization. As a result, internships in the technology… -
The Right Way to Talk About Yourself in Interviews
If you’re like most people, talking about yourself in a job interview can feel pretty uncomfortable. For instance, it may feel like you’re boasting or taking credit for others’ work when showcasi… -
How to Make the Case for More Resources and Staff in the Age of AI
You’re a team leader, and you need more resources and people to complete your projects and hit your numbers. There’s just one little problem: unless you present compelling evidence, any request f… -
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…