Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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6 Ways to Blow a Job Interview Without Realizing It
Hiring managers are constantly on the lookout for technology job candidates who have not only the right technical skills, but also a professional presence. If you’re applying for a new position,… -
5 Ways to Avoid a Technology Career Crisis
If you’ve been feeling frustrated and unsatisfied with your career, you’re not alone. Some 80 percent of tech professionals are looking for a new job, according to a survey by Blind. But these te… -
How Companies Decide Who to Lay Off... and Who to Keep
Given the economic uncertainty at the moment, you might be bracing for the worst, wondering whether you’ll end up on your company’s layoff list. What can you do about this? How do companies decid… -
6 Myths About Hiring Freezes That Could Hold Your Career Back
In the past few months, dozens of startups and major tech companies have announced hiring freezes and other cost-cutting measures. But do companies really treat hiring freezes as absolute? The re… -
What to Do If Your Boss is Pushing You Out of Your Role
If your boss has been pushing you to work harder, all while treating you in ways that make you feel demoralized or feel threatened, they may be secretly trying to get you to quit. Research shows… -
Tech Leadership: 5 Hot Trends You Need to Embrace (and 3 to Give Up)
Over the past two years, tech leaders have replaced tried-and-true practices with new approaches, mindsets and competencies to effectively lead others through rapid change. Where are we now? What… -
How to Gather Feedback at Key Stages of the Hiring Process
Although it may seem awkward at first, making a habit of asking for feedback after every round of the hiring process can significantly improve your chances of landing an offer. Asking for feedbac… -
4 Ways to Avoid Regrets When Quitting Your Job
Although many technologists have used the “Great Resignation” to jump into a new job with better pay, roughly a quarter of workers who quit their jobs over the past year are disappointed. Many jo… -
Coming Out of Tech Career Retirement? Consider These Factors First.
Early retirement in tech is fairly common; the retirement age for most software engineers is between 45 and 60. However, many senior technologists—especially those who were forced into “early ret… -
How to Share Tech Ideas in a Job Interview Without Giving Too Much Away
During the job interview process, tech hiring managers often ask candidates to share ideas for improving products or solving challenges with architecture, scalability or security. Ostensibly, the…