Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Winning the Interview for a Tech Management Job Without Experience
You don't necessarily need formal management experience to land your first management role in technology. However, to have a legitimate shot against more experienced candidates, you will need to… -
Your Technology Job Search Preparation Checklist
Once you decide to look for a new job, it seems natural to start applying for open positions right away. However, taking the time to prepare for the screening and selection process before hitting… -
Structured, Unstructured and Semi-Structured Interviews: Tips for Success
If you’re prepping for a job interview, you inevitably do your research into the organization, role, and even your interviewer. However, understanding the common interview formats can also help y… -
5 Tips for Negotiating Salary While Working Remotely
The good news for technologists and managers is that salaries rose 3.6 percent in 2020, according to Dice’s 2021 Tech Salary Report. Given how technologist salaries have consistently risen over t… -
Using Skill Endorsements and Recommendations to Boost Your Job Hunt
Given all the effort that goes into a modern job search, you may be wondering about which tasks deserve the bulk of your time. For instance, should you bother collecting skill endorsements and re… -
7 Interview Questions (and Answers) About Your Remote Working Skills
If your goal is to continue working from home permanently, even after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, you should be ready to answer questions about your remote-working skills, resources and even… -
Tips for Approaching a Company That Hasn't Posted Open Jobs
Companies that haven’t publicly posted an open position can still have a need for specific kinds of talent. Their hiring managers and HR experts always have an eye out for candidates that fit cur… -
5 Tips for Hiring the Right Remote Tech Contractor
When searching for tech contractors who can work remotely, it’s key to run a fast, efficient, and focused hiring process. Unfortunately, many hiring managers miss the mark by ranking prospective… -
6 Truths About Working with a Recruiter During a Downturn
When the economy slows down, the basics of job hunting can change. The current, pandemic-driven downturn has impacted how third-party recruiters have sourced and selected candidates (and worked w… -
5 Steps to Take When Facing Mergers and Acquisitions at Your Company
After the pandemic-driven market downturn in early 2020, the volume of M&A deals began to rise again last May, increasing nearly 20 percent monthly between August and November, according to Nasda…