Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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3 Ways to Fight Back Against Vacation Shaming Co-Workers
If your company’s promise of unlimited vacation seems too good to be true, your gut instincts might be right: Surveys reveal that employees at companies with unlimited vacation are actually takin… -
5 Ways Men Can Support Gender Equality in the Tech Workplace
Despite the #MeToo movement and recent outcries for equality, 85 percent of women and 62 percent of men believe gender discrimination exists in tech, according to the Dice Diversity and Inclusion… -
Career Resolutions Every Tech Pro Needs to Make for 2019
Looking to advance your tech career in 2019? This is the perfect time to make some resolutions. The key is to start small, because setting overly ambitious goals is a recipe for failure; the more… -
5 Ways to Spot a Bad Environment During the Hiring Process
Recognizing a bad work environment before you accept a job offer can save you time, frustration and the repercussions of making a wrong career move. Fortunately, there are many red flags during t… -
Want a Raise in 2019? Tech Execs Share Their Best Tips
Although tech pay has remained stubbornly stagnant for the past year, workers can expect slight raises in 2019, according to a new survey by advisory firm Willis Towers Watson. But even if manage… -
What Hiring Managers Want to See During Job Interviews
When tech candidates interview for a position, they often wonder if they gave the hiring manager the correct information, or answered the questions in a concise and compelling way. For most hirin… -
7 Ways to Rock Your First 90 Days in a New Tech Job
The first 90 days in a new tech job will set the tone for your relationships with co-workers and bosses; based on your performance, they’ll form opinions about whether you’re a good hire or not.… -
7 Things Developers Should Never Say in a Job Interview
Whether you're a beginner or a professional with 20 years of experience, most developers know the importance of making a good impression during an interview. Despite best intentions, however, som… -
Beating Out Other Candidates to Land Your Dream Job
Passing a few interview rounds, along with a technical evaluation, might be enough to get you to the final stages of a company’s hiring process. But to actually land the position, you need to win… -
Optimizing Your Online Profiles to Attract Tech Recruiters
Are recruiters ignoring you? Or worse, are they pitching you the same positions that you held years ago? Failing to optimize your profiles on professional networking sites can lower your chances…