Leslie Stevens-Huffman
Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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2026's Cautious Comeback: What Tech Execs Are Really Looking For
So far, the 2026 tech job market has been dominated by a cautious, uncertain pattern resulting in few hires and deep frustration for job seekers. Finally, market conditions appear to be improving… -
Beating Long-Term Unemployment Bias
Despite recent gains in job postings and overall employment, displaced tech workers are still facing marathon job searches — typically lasting six to just over nine months — and searches for spec… -
Show Your Work: How to Prove Your Way to a Job Offer
Rather than relying on diplomas and years of experience, employers are increasingly requiring tangible evidence of a candidate’s capabilities through completed projects, case studies, open-source… -
Prepare to Prevail: A Guide to Acing Marathon Job Interviews
Final interviews are no longer a "rubber stamp" formality, they’re a test of mental grit, determination and stamina. Given the abundance of qualified candidates, companies are bringing back marat… -
Entry-Level Tech Jobs AI Can't Touch
Landing an entry-level job in tech has become exceptionally challenging as companies increasingly use AI-powered assistants and tools to handle routine tasks such as writing boilerplate code or u… -
Add Context, Get Interviews: A Smarter Resume Strategy
If peppering your resume with keywords isn't getting results, it is likely because employers are using AI-powered semantic screeners to evaluate the context, meaning and intent behind your experi… -
Emerging Tech Management Roles – And How to Land One
After a multi-year contraction in tech management hiring, recruiters and career coaches are seeing a notable uptick in demand, especially for leaders who excel at developing people, leading chang… -
Use AI to Polish Your Resume, Not Write It Into Oblivion
As if navigating the hiring process wasn’t challenging enough, recruiters are increasingly using AI detection software and quick human reviews to filter out resumes and cover letters entirely gen… -
How to Utilize AI to Evaluate and Develop Effective Leaders
AI is fundamentally reshaping the business and tech landscape, requiring leaders to embrace new skills and approaches to effectively navigate this new era. For instance, according to DDI’s Global… -
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…