Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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… -
7 Winning (and Losing) Technology Job Categories in 2021
Despite the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic, David Foote, chief analyst of Foote Partners LLC, made a lot of surprisingly accurate predictions about the jobs and key skills that would in… -
4 Things to Consider Before Moving From a Major Tech Hub
With many companies extending their work-from-home policies into next summer, 81 percent of tech workers living within 30 miles of the country’s biggest innovation hubs are considering or have al… -
Your 2021 Résumé: 5 Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
Whether you lost your job during the pandemic or simply want to test out the job market waters in the new year, you’ll need an updated résumé for 2021. That résumé will need to pass muster with a… -
4 Tips for Re-Entering the Tech Workforce After an Extended Hiatus
There are many reasons to take an extended break from your tech career—perhaps you needed some time to recover from burnout, or you had family issues to address. Whatever those motives, you’re no…