Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Graphic Designer Resume: Tips and Tricks for Writing an Effective One
At first glance, graphic design seems to be a moderately competitive field, with projected job growth of three percent between 2020 and 2030. Within tech, however, graphic design can prove a comp… -
5 Traits of Good Leaders Worth Emulating to Advance Your Career
Observing and modeling the behaviors, traits and style points of leaders who are successfully leading organizations is a great way to build your own competencies and advance your career. What can… -
How to Spot Good (and Bad) Recruiters in an Age of Remote Work
When you’re searching for a new job, you want to work with highly effective, knowledgeable and personable recruiters. How can you find a recruiter who has adapted and remained relevant with all t… -
8 Ways to Deal with a Dominating Personality on Your Team
Every team benefits from having a “rock star” colleague with exceptional skills who can be counted on to produce solutions to complex problems. But when an alpha personality in the group also dom… -
How to Tell If a Potential Employer Shares Your Career Values
The latest Dice Salary Survey shows that technologists not only value salary and benefits when evaluating a job offer, but also values that are harder to pin down, such as creativity, meaningful… -
Combating Ageism in Tech: Tips for Competing in a Crowded Marketplace
It’s no secret that older tech professionals are being passed over for jobs and promotions, even as unemployment dipped to 1.7 percent in January and jobs grew for yet another consecutive month.… -
4 Tips for Negotiating for More Equity from Your Employer in 2022
Given the growing popularity of equity as a component of employee compensation, and its ability to make up a big part of pay packages, technologists not only need to negotiate equity as part of a… -
4 Things to Consider When Working Remotely for Clients Outside the U.S.
In theory, the transition to remote work gives American technologists the ability to work anywhere, even for a company outside the U.S. Italy, Australia, the U.K., Canada and Indonesia are just s… -
8 Red Flags in Tech Job Postings You Shouldn’t Ignore
While job postings are meant to provide valuable information about a position and attract culturally compatible candidates, they often contain code words, descriptors or phrases that subtly signa… -
Tips for Handling the Latest Tricky Job Interview Questions
Let’s face it: Some recruiters and hiring managers love asking interview questions that put job candidates on the spot. Sometimes, you might wonder if such questions are even legal. As you hunt f…