Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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How to Ask for a Job Referral: Tips and Best Practices
No matter how qualified you are, sometimes landing a job comes down to who you know, not what you know. In fact, the latest data continues to show the advantages of being referred for a job by a… -
Beyond LinkedIn: Best Networking Sites for Tech Job Seekers
Whether you are actively looking for a new job or open to hearing about new opportunities, professional networking sites can be a valuable tool for forging new connections, promoting your talents… -
CIOs Discuss the Impact of AI on Technology Jobs
There has been no shortage of predictions in recent years about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on technology jobs, fueling fears about job security and major investments in upskilling… -
The Most Profitable Certified and Non-Certified Skills of 2024
Compensation data from Foote Partners’ IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index (ITSCPI) once again shows that adding the right skills to your toolbox can not only increase your marketability but a… -
Exploring 7 of the Hottest Niche Skillsets Within Tech
In today's competitive job market, positioning yourself as someone who can “hit the ground running” is essential to standing out, landing interviews and a premium offer for the job you really wan… -
Interview Qs for PHP Developers
PHP is an older scripting language (it made its debut in 1994) that’s utilized in many web-based services. Its latest version, 8.3, was released in November 2023, with another update due this Nov… -
Job Options for 2024 Computer Science Grads
Despite the notably low unemployment rate for tech professionals at the moment, this year’s class of computer science (CS) grads might find themselves struggling to land that first engineering or… -
Always Be Closing: How to Be the Candidate that Gets Hired
In today's competitive job market, landing (and acing) a series of tough interviews isn't enough to get hired. If you want to outperform the competition and win an offer, you need to be able to c… -
4 Ways to Grow an AI-Ready Tech Workforce through Upskilling
If you’re planning to recruit – or “buy” – talent from the open market to close the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap in your organization, you may be in for a rude awakening. Tech professi… -
Tips for Building a Diverse, Effective Professional Network
The evolution of technology has flattened the communication hierarchy and completely transformed the networking process, including the way we access and interact with each other. The advent of on…