Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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6 Ways to Control Your Narrative in a Job Interview
Wondering why a job interview didn’t go as planned? Maybe it’s because you struggled to control your narrative. In this context, a narrative is the story of your career, achievements and attribut… -
Red Flags When Interviewing Project Managers for a Position
No matter how much experience they have, or how many job interviews they’ve been through, some project managers answer interview questions in ways that should send up a huge red flag. If you’re i… -
Understand How Compensation Philosophy Impacts Your Paycheck
Have you ever wondered why some companies pay above-market salaries, while others offer candidates below-market rates for the exact same job? Or why brand-new hires often make more than a firm’s… -
6 Warning Signs It’s Time to Quit Your Tech Job
Plenty of tech pros are looking for a new employer, according to Dice’s latest salary survey. These potential job-switchers want everything from more money (17 percent) to flexible working condit… -
7 Things Project Managers Should Never Say in a Job Interview
No matter how much experience they have, or how many job interviews they’ve been through, some project managers unknowingly say things that hurt their chances of landing a job offer. When the pre… -
Using Social Media to Build Your Personal Tech Brand
Whether you are a CIO, project manager or freelance web developer, you need to be able to articulate your value and establish yourself as an authority in your niche to set yourself apart and avoi… -
3 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Outdated Technical Skills
So you broke a cardinal rule of tech professionals and let your skills get out-of-date. Now what? How can you find the time to update your skillset, regain your market appeal, and salvage your ca… -
Exploring the Secret Practices of Tech Recruiters
Understanding the role of recruiters and how the hiring process works is integral to conducting a successful job search. Given the rapid advances in recruiting technology and tactics, this seemed… -
Getting Older Doesn't Need to Impact Tech Pros' Careers
If you’re worried about losing your job as you grow older, you’re not alone. As we previously reported, some 43 percent of tech workers are worried about losing their jobs due to their age, with… -
6 Inconvenient Truths About Careers in Technology
Surveys show that the vast majority of technology professionals are “satisfied” or “highly satisfied” with their careers and current roles. But like any profession in any industry, that doesn't m…