Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman

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  4 Tips for Making the Most of Your In-Office Days

  Tech workers on a hybrid schedule enjoy some valuable perks beyond their regular compensation. For instance, they save an average of 72 minutes per day by not commuting and have more flexibility…
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  6 Things to Consider Before Shifting Back from Manager to Individual Contributor

  Occasionally, tech managers discover that managing people isn't the right fit, so they consider returning to an individual contributor (IC) role. In fact, evidence suggests that managers returnin…
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  Hired and Laid Off Again? How to Break the Cycle

  For some tech pros, the latest layoffs by big tech firms were a painful déjà vu. They’re posting online about being laid off two, three, even four times over the last few years. Can these demoral…
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  Strategies to Defend Against AI Bias in Your Job Search

  If you have applied for jobs online in the last few years, it's possible that an AI‑powered recruiting tool discriminated against you and rejected your application. Research from the University o…
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  Mid-Year Report: Skills and Roles on the Rise

  The rapid growth of generative AI, combined with broader economic uncertainty and the demographic shift in the workforce, is causing employers to recategorize tech roles and realign pay structure…
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  7 Signs an Individual Contributor Isn't Ready for Promotion

  If you’ve been overlooked for promotions despite your strong performance as an individual contributor, it could come down to how you’re communicating and interacting with your colleagues, especia…
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  Beat the Interview Bot: How to Increase Your Chances of Success in an AI Interview

  If you are actively searching for a new job, statistics show that you are very likely to encounter an interview with an AI chatbot, especially during the early stages of the hiring process. That’…
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  Tips for Landing an “Entry-Level” Job that Requires Experience

  While the term "entry-level" typically refers to jobs that require little to no actual work experience, recent analyses from LinkedIn and The Wall Street Journal found that a significant percenta…
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  12 Rare Soft Skills that Will Set You Apart in Tech

  In today's talent market, certain attributes and soft skills like communication, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration have become "table stakes" for landing a job and achieving success. T…
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  Side Projects That Can Help You Develop Valuable Soft Skills

  To stand out in the current job market, you need more than just technical expertise. In fact, 92 percent of employers say that soft skills matter as much (or more) than technical skills in today’…