Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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… -
How to Research a Manager Before a Job Interview
Studies show that a competent boss is linked to higher employee job satisfaction, success, promotions and work-life balance. Yet many job seekers don’t see the job interview process as a prime op… -
How to Challenge a Job Rejection and Come Out on Top
You thought your skill set was a perfect match for the job requirements. You thought you effectively conveyed your qualifications during the job interview. And yet you open your inbox to find a r… -
Tech Execs Share Job Hunting Advice for the Rest of 2022
Yes, tech unemployment ticked up (slightly) in May. However, technologists with in-demand skills and a strategic approach to the job-hunting process still have a great chance of landing an amazin… -
4 Ways to Keep Your Job Search Going in a Turbulent Economy
While the overall demand for technologists remains high, some companies are preparing for a possible recession by reprioritizing projects, reallocating budgets and resources, and deciding which r… -
5 Job Interview Questions to Expect During the Great Resignation
The low unemployment rate for technologists has employers evaluating turnover data and revamping their hiring and interview processes. They’re trying to identify potential flight risks—employees… -
7 Job Interview Behaviors That Can Wreck Your Chances
During job interviews, hiring managers not only evaluate the substance of your responses, but how you interact. Exhibiting certain behaviors can raise questions about your competency and ability…