Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Keeping Your Career On-Track When Your Company Hits a Crisis
Although businesses face challenges almost daily, recent evidence suggests that full-blown corporate crises are on the rise. In addition, it seems that, when it comes to hitting unexpected obstac… -
Employers Expanding Methods of Attracting Interviewees
With tech unemployment hitting notable lows, employers are realizing that the balance of power has shifted toward tech candidates, requiring a new approach to interviewing and hiring. “Given the… -
Lesser-Known Technology Jobs With Growing Salaries
In today’s talent market, having cutting-edge technical skills and/or a CS degree is potentially a ticket to a lucrative career in programming, software development or engineering. But what if yo… -
Power Shift: How Employers Are Attracting Interviewees
With tech unemployment hitting notable lows, employers are realizing that the balance of power has shifted toward tech candidates, requiring a new approach to interviewing and hiring. “Given the… -
The Surprising Benefits of Having a Professional Rivalry
Has your career stalled? Are you feeling bored or uninspired? You might need a rival. It’s true: Finding a Moriarty to your Sherlock Holmes might be just the thing you need to take your performan… -
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Outdated Job Hunting Techniques That No Longer Work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…