Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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How to Write an Email Justifying Your Tech Job
Whether you work for a government agency or a private business, at some point you may be required to justify your contributions to a senior manager—or risk losing your job. On the surface, this d… -
The Best and Worst Job-Hunting Advice on Social Media
Thanks to social media, tech job hunters are inundated with advice that promises to optimize the search process and achieve better results. The challenge is figuring out whether the advice found… -
Project Manager Resume: Template, Examples, and Tips for Writing One
A well-crafted project manager resume is your key to landing interviews and advancing your career. Whether you're an experienced professional with a long track record of successful project delive… -
How to Translate Your Government Experience for a Private Sector Resume
Whether the recent cutbacks have you anticipating a career switch or you’ve already accepted a severance package, transitioning from the federal government to the private sector requires rethinki… -
How to Get the Maximum Benefit from Mentors
Tech professionals are increasingly relying on mentors to acquire the skills, knowledge and perspectives to boost their career prospects. Recent studies show why the demand for mentoring is high… -
Tips for Building an Effective “Skills Stack”
As innovation changes the nature of work, more technology jobs now require a combination of skills. As a result, the trend toward skill-based hiring is growing. In fact, a recent study shows that… -
What Are You Worth? Calculating Your Value to an Employer
If you’re trying to negotiate a higher salary and a title bump, you might be tempted to quote one of the many wage surveys out there. However, that alone might not sway your manager. Whether you’… -
6 Ways to Shine on a Self-Managed Team
For technology pros who want to advance their careers, moving from a traditional reporting structure to a self-managed team can be disconcerting. Those in transition may have questions such as: H… -
Communication Tips from Technology Speakers
According to data from numerous surveys, the most-requested soft skill for tech professionals is communication. Individuals who can effectively convey technical concepts, solutions or ideas in a… -
What the End of DEI Programs Means for Technology Workers
A handful of prominent tech companies, including Meta and Amazon, recently announced plans to scale back or set aside some or all of their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Setti…