Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Becoming a Professional Pen Tester: Tips from Self-Taught Pros
Would you like to join one of technology’s fastest-growing occupations—one that many tech pros can master on their own? In our recent article on top-paying non-certified skills, David Foote, chie… -
Outdated Job Hunting Techniques That No Longer Work
Tired of sending résumés that seem to disappear into a black hole, or hearing nothing but crickets after a job interview? It may be time for a new approach. The job-hunting process has changed in… -
Leveraging Your Appearance for Tech Career Success
While hiring managers and stakeholders care about your technical skills and your ability to deliver high-quality work, the truth is that the way you look, dress and carry yourself can impact your… -
Conform or Rebel? Consider This Before Joining a Company Protest
A recent wave of dissent has rocked the formerly quiet offices of some Silicon Valley tech companies. Specifically, employees from Microsoft, Amazon and Salesforce have circulated petitions urgin… -
Don’t Let a Bad ‘Back Door’ Reference Stand in Your Way
When asking former co-workers and bosses about your previous performance, skills, and work habits, hiring managers don’t have to stick with the references you provide. Thanks to the proliferation… -
Best Practices for Running Productive Agile Scrum Meetings
If you’ve ever attended a sprint planning session that was hijacked by a teammate with an alpha personality, or a daily stand-up that got lost in the weeds, you know that even with Scrum, things… -
8 Things You Should Never Say to a Tech Recruiter
While it’s important to build honest and trustworthy relationships with recruiters, you don’t need to tell them absolutely everything. After all, recruiters are paid by employers, so what you dis… -
Budgeting Tips for High-Cost Tech Cities Like San Francisco
Even if you earn a big salary, it can be tough to make ends meet in expensive places such as Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York or Boston. Is it possible to stretch a buck without giving up… -
Non-Certified Tech Skills Increasing in Market Value
As tech unemployment dips, and the battle for top talent grows fiercer, employers are willing to pay extra for technical skills that don’t require a certification. In fact, many tech managers pre… -
Busted! How Interviewers Spot Lies in Your Résumé
A recent survey revealed that tech pros tend to embellish their skill sets, previous experience and responsibilities more frequently than workers in other fields. While you can probably get away…