Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Steps You Can Take If Your Boss Might Be Fired
Is change in the air? Your boss has been stressed out lately, and now there’s a rumor circulating that she might be fired. This news has you wondering whether her hasty departure will have a posi… -
5 Highest-Paying Technology Specialties in Atlanta
If you’d like to live in a city where you can increase your earning power, Atlanta might trump Austin or even Silicon Valley. Atlanta was one of the few U.S. cities where tech pros achieved salar… -
8 Early Career Lessons from CIOs (And Mistakes to Avoid)
Aspiring tech leaders can learn a lot from CIOs who have successfully navigated the journey to one of tech’s top positions. The takeaways from their early careers can prove invaluable in shaping… -
Finding Employers That Welcome Tech Job Hunters Over 40
Ageism has become such a persistent issue in the tech industry that some CEOs don’t even bother to lie about it. If you’re an older tech professional, and frustrated with charting a career path,… -
Become a Software Engineer Without a Computer Science Degree
Can you have a successful career as a software engineer if you don't have a formal computer science degree? The answer is “yes,” according to Spencer Cornelia and Sylvester Morgan. Cornelia has a… -
6 Warning Signs You’re Not Cut Out to be a Tech Manager
At some point, most tech pros have to decide whether to stay on a technical career path or transition into a management role. While choosing between the two different career options may initially… -
Tips for Negotiating a Higher Salary in Salt Lake City
Although Salt Lake City is among the top cities for tech-job growth, Utah’s wage growth has lagged the rising cost of living. Worse, Utah women earn 71 cents on the dollar compared to men, and so… -
Benefits and Perks Tech Contractors Should Ask For
There was a time when tech contractors had to settle for meager benefits when compared to their “permanent employee” counterparts, but that’s no longer the case. Today, many agencies offer health… -
4 Ways Employers Discourage Older Tech Job Hunters
Under current law, employers are not allowed to discriminate against applicants based on age (which is defined as 40 or older). However, we learned recently that some companies were posting age-r… -
Landing a Technology Job in Motorsports
Motorsports has become a $6 billion dollar industry in North Carolina, with greater Charlotte serving as its primary hub. There are more than 700 companies focused on NASCAR, including racetracks…