Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Combating Ageism in Tech: Tips for Competing in a Crowded Marketplace
It’s no secret that older tech professionals are being passed over for jobs and promotions, even as unemployment dipped to 1.7 percent in January and jobs grew for yet another consecutive month.… -
4 Tips for Negotiating for More Equity from Your Employer in 2022
Given the growing popularity of equity as a component of employee compensation, and its ability to make up a big part of pay packages, technologists not only need to negotiate equity as part of a… -
4 Things to Consider When Working Remotely for Clients Outside the U.S.
In theory, the transition to remote work gives American technologists the ability to work anywhere, even for a company outside the U.S. Italy, Australia, the U.K., Canada and Indonesia are just s… -
8 Red Flags in Tech Job Postings You Shouldn’t Ignore
While job postings are meant to provide valuable information about a position and attract culturally compatible candidates, they often contain code words, descriptors or phrases that subtly signa… -
Tips for Handling the Latest Tricky Job Interview Questions
Let’s face it: Some recruiters and hiring managers love asking interview questions that put job candidates on the spot. Sometimes, you might wonder if such questions are even legal. As you hunt f… -
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…