Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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5 Signs That Your Dream Job is Becoming a Nightmare
Just when you think that you’ve finally found the perfect place to build your career, there are troubling signs that your dream job is turning into a living nightmare. Even if the signs seem to b… -
5 Job Hunting Tips for Computer Science Grads
The job hunt is hard, especially for those who are new at it. Although the unemployment rate in the tech industry remains incredibly low, computer science graduates still face challenges during t… -
6 Tech Jobs Where the Reality Might Not Match the Hype
There are lots of great options for tech jobs out there. However, some positions suffer from excessive hype, and that ends up hurting some of the technologists who pursue them. In short, they thi… -
Could Technical Screenings Suck Less for Job Applicants?
Putting job candidates through a battery of technical screenings and assessments has become very costly and time-consuming for employers and job hunters alike. In fact, in order to attract highly… -
5 Best Ways to Deal With a Novice Interviewer
Even a seasoned tech pro has to ace a job interview to land an offer. But what if your interviewer asks vague questions or doesn’t seem to know what they’re looking for? How can you showcase your… -
Taking a Personality Test: What to Know Beforehand
If you want to work at a major tech company, your ability to land your dream job could hinge on how you score on a personality test. The Society for Human Resource Management estimates that 18 pe… -
5 Reasons Your Job Interviews Aren't Becoming Job Offers
Landing a job interview is a great first step—but you should always keep in mind that it’s only “half the battle.” To reach the career goals that are most important to you, you need to be success… -
Buzzwords in Tech Hiring: Which Grab Managers' Attention?
While repeatedly dropping overused buzzwords during the hiring process is not the best way to impress a hiring manager, referencing hot technologies, in-demand skills and essential experience wil… -
Tech Leaders on the Worst Career Advice They Ever Received
Aspiring leaders can learn a lot from those who have navigated the path to the highest positions in technology. We asked several executives about the worst career advice they received as they mov… -
Boost Your Skills with New Online Technology Courses
According to Dice’s latest Salary Survey, 71 percent of tech professionals say that training and education are important. However, only 40 percent currently have access to company-paid programs.…