Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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.… -
Which Certifications are Employers Paying a Premium For?
Employer demand for certain kinds of certifications is changing rapidly, based on data reported in the latest IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index from Foote Partners, LLC. The average market v… -
Mid-Year Tech Skills Value Report: What's Up... and What's Dropping
Tech professionals need to carefully consider a number of factors before attaining a new certification or re-certifying an existing certification, based on data reported in the latest IT Skills a… -
Tech Contractors: Understand Your Rights
Many major employers (including several large tech firms) have been called out for treating contractors unfairly for years. For instance, Google was recently accused of pressuring subcontracted t… -
Tips for Fighting Back Against Gender Discrimination in Tech
Tina Huang had finally decided that enough was enough. After being passed over repeatedly for promotion, the former software engineer sued Twitter for allegedly having a promotion process that fa…