Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman

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  Software Engineer Degree: Choosing the Best One

  Software engineers were some of the most in-demand tech professionals during the first ten months of 2022, based on job posting data, and the demand shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, the U.S.…
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  7 Tips for Requesting a Raise in 2023

  The average tech professional salary increased 6.9 percent between 2020 and 2021, reaching $104,566, the highest ever recorded by the Dice Tech Salary Report. Despite this, almost 48 percent of tech pros still…
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  Tech’s Winning (and Losing) Jobs in 2023

  If you’re looking to boost your market value, advance your career, and earn more money in the coming year, the best advice is to follow the money. Specifically, CIOs’ long-term investments in cloud services, cy…
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  Data Science Degree: Choosing the Best One for a Career

  Although data science is still a relatively new career field, roles that require data science expertise are considered to be some of the most exciting and highest-paying jobs in America. Not only has the profes…
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  How to Jump-Start Your 2023 Tech Job Search

  If your New Year's resolutions include looking for a new job, you’re not alone. More than half of technologists in our recent survey said they are likely to change employers in the next 12 months (up from 44 pe…
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  Graphic Design Degree: Do You Need One?

  Although technically you don’t need a formal degree to work in graphic design, some 86 percent of job postings seek candidates with at least an Associate’s degree, especially for entry-level jobs. The reality i…
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  How to Become a Game Developer

  For avid gamers, there’s never been a better time to turn your passion into a viable career as a game developer. Technological advancements and the rise of different types of development houses, genres and gami…
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  How to Become a Full-Stack Developer

  Although many technology professionals have successful careers as front- or back-end web developers, becoming a full-stack developer can multiply your marketability and versatility, especially in a turbulent ma…
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  How to Become a Network Engineer

  For organizations of all missions and sizes, maintaining the network is a critical function—maybe even the most critical function. Research firm Gartner places the average cost of network downtime at around $5,…
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  How to Become a Business Analyst

  Although businesses have been collecting massive amounts of data for some time, many are just beginning to effectively analyze datasets to make sound business decisions. According to a global survey by research…