Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Tech Skills That Boost Paychecks (No Certifications Required)
Did you know that many employers are willing to pay extra for some 536 technical skills that don’t require a certification? In fact, many tech managers prefer hands-on experience and soft skills… -
Seizing Opportunities at Companies Poised for Breakout Growth
Professionals who have enjoyed successful careers in technology know that timing is everything. Join a company on a breakout trajectory, and you stand to gain opportunities for promotions, achiev… -
Soft Skills Assessments: Everything You Need to Know to Pass
The “soft skills” gap in the tech industry is real, at least according to CIOs. To make sure that candidates possess sought-after competencies such as grit, empathy and emotional intelligence, em… -
Top-Paying Technology Certifications, from ECIH to CCNA-Cloud
Earning a certification can increase your technical knowledge and help you gain the respect of your peers… but not all certifications result in higher pay. (And yes, certifications are still wort… -
Clever Ways to Find an Unadvertised Job in Tech
With employers posting thousands of positions on job boards, you may be wondering why you should bother hunting for jobs that aren't even advertised. But some companies don’t advertise open posit… -
SQL Server 2016 Developer Interview Questions: 5 Tough Ones
Microsoft introduced a number of productivity-boosting enhancements to T-SQL when it released SQL Server 2016, including several built-in string functions that can help developers write less code… -
Project Manager Tips for Dealing with Conflict in Project Teams
Project teams are melting pots of professionals with varying opinions, personalities, working styles, and backgrounds—making conflict inevitable. Not all conflict is bad, however. Technical or is… -
Your Exit Interview: Things You Should (and Shouldn't) Say
Omitting key information from résumés and job applications can have serious consequences for job seekers. But for departing employees with one foot out the door (and the resignation already submi… -
5 Career Mistakes Holding Millennial Tech Pros Back
Like the generations before them, Millennials have a unique set of values, attitudes and behaviors that influence the way they work, communicate and handle their careers. While many of the traits… -
6 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Fire Your Recruiter
Most tech recruiters are hard-working professionals who provide a valuable service to hiring managers and job hunters alike. But every now and then, tech pros encounter an agency staffer or recru…