Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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6 Ways to Improve Your Software Developer Skills On Your Own
Studies show that the productivity of great developers is three times that of an average developer and 10 times that of a below-average developer. It’s no wonder that the best in the software-dev… -
5 Key Things to Negotiate Before You Return to the Office
Free meals, back-to-the office bonuses, childcare support, drawings for daily cash prizes, trips to Barbados or a new Tesla—now that pandemic restrictions are coming to an end, some tech companie… -
Using Attraction Marketing to Supercharge Your Job Search
With 79 percent of candidates using social media as part of their job-hunting strategy, it’s more difficult than ever to craft an online presence that really stands out from the competition. But… -
How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Continue Working Remotely
Around 80 percent of technologists would like to continue working remotely for the foreseeable future. However, some companies are determined to bring virtually all their employees back to the of… -
Essential Steps for Turning Side Projects into Job Offers
Given how 71 percent of hiring decision-makers research potential job candidates online, posting side projects that are interesting and meaningful can help you make a positive impression and land… -
8 Pieces of Job-Hunting Advice That Are No Longer Relevant
While many pieces of job-hunting advice are timeless, some of the tips you’ve heard in the past may not hold true in a post-pandemic market. To avoid being stymied by guidance that has become obs… -
How to Change Specialties Without Taking a Career Step Backwards
If you’ve worked hard to land a senior-level role (and higher compensation), you’re no doubt worried that you’ll have to give that up if you decide to switch specialties. However, mastering a new… -
Rebuilding Trust When Your Team Returns to the Office
Just when businesses are making plans to bring employees back to the office, a newly released global study by the Limeade Institute shows that many employees have at least some fear and anxiety a… -
Tips for Landing a Job at a FAANG Company After College
It’s not surprising that many new grads aspire to work for one of the five prominent U.S. technology companies: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix or Google (often referred to by the acronym FAANG)… -
Tips for Navigating Office Politics In a Virtual Workplace
For many technologists, one of the key benefits of working from home is the opportunity to avoid office politics as much as possible and focus on your work. While lunchtime cliques, rumor mills a…