Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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… -
Downsizing Your Tech Résumé to a Single Page
The majority of employers review online profiles, code samples and portfolios before inviting candidates to interview, which means that most tech professionals no longer need a multi-page résumé.… -
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…