Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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8 Employment Law Changes You Should Note in 2022
COVID-19 and the rise of remote work forced companies everywhere to take a hard look at many corporate policies and bylaws, including aspects of employment contracts and severance agreements. The… -
Tips for Following Up at Key Stages of the Hiring Process
One of the most common mistakes job-seekers make is not following up after participating in a phone screen or interview. They automatically assume that an employer “isn’t interested” if they don’… -
5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Jobs (and What to Do About It)
In theory, tech’s notably low unemployment rate (2.6 percent) should give job hunters plenty of opportunities to land interviews, offers, and high starting salaries. But what if you’re having tro… -
Embrace Your CIO's Strategy in 2021 to Advance Your Career
It’s nice to think that simply doing your job and following your passion for technology will automatically boost your career. If you really want to accelerate things, though, make an effort to he… -
6 Techniques to Make Your Tech Job Search More Productive
Landing a new job can be exhilarating and financially rewarding. But actually searching for a job can quickly become tedious, labor-intensive and time-consuming. Fortunately, there are tools and… -
5 Keys to Managing Up Successfully in an Evolving Work Environment
Effectively “managing up” isn’t just important for your career—it can also ensure your team gets all the resources and support it needs to make projects a success. However, managing up can prove… -
9 Big Benefits Employers Could Use to Attract You in 2022
Now that employers know whether their employees will be working remotely or heading back to the office full-time or part-time, they’re adjusting benefit plans with an eye toward attracting and re… -
5 Ways the Great Resignation Can Boost Your Tech Career
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, we're in the midst of a “Great Resignation,” with 4.3 million additional people quitting their jobs in August. What’s more, nearly half of the te… -
7 Tips for Getting Junior Developers Up to Speed Fast
Training new developers can be time-consuming and take a toll on team productivity, especially with the switch to remote and hybrid work environments. Is there a way to make that process more eff… -
11 Under-the-Radar Colleges for Earning a Tech Degree
While having a technology degree from a big-name school like Stanford or MIT can guarantee you job interviews, there are plenty of lesser-known schools that are easier to get into, more affordabl…