Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
-
How to Pitch a Potential Tech Mentor
It's becoming increasingly challenging to get technology pros to commit to mentoring relationships. This is due to a number of factors, including time constraints (everyone’s busy), downsizing in… -
ChatGPT Prompts to Boost Your Search for a Job in Technology
Although the tech job market appears to be stabilizing after a period of turbulence, surveys show that job seekers are still struggling to find opportunities that match their qualifications, land… -
How to Successfully Navigate an Exit Interview
Exit interviews are no longer a procedural formality. Human resource professionals are skilled at asking probing questions that are designed to elicit candid feedback from departing employees. Yo… -
How to Write an Email Justifying Your Tech Job
Whether you work for a government agency or a private business, at some point you may be required to justify your contributions to a senior manager—or risk losing your job. On the surface, this d… -
The Best and Worst Job-Hunting Advice on Social Media
Thanks to social media, tech job hunters are inundated with advice that promises to optimize the search process and achieve better results. The challenge is figuring out whether the advice found… -
Project Manager Resume: Template, Examples, and Tips for Writing One
A well-crafted project manager resume is your key to landing interviews and advancing your career. Whether you're an experienced professional with a long track record of successful project delive… -
How to Translate Your Government Experience for a Private Sector Resume
Whether the recent cutbacks have you anticipating a career switch or you’ve already accepted a severance package, transitioning from the federal government to the private sector requires rethinki… -
How to Get the Maximum Benefit from Mentors
Tech professionals are increasingly relying on mentors to acquire the skills, knowledge and perspectives to boost their career prospects. Recent studies show why the demand for mentoring is high… -
Tips for Building an Effective “Skills Stack”
As innovation changes the nature of work, more technology jobs now require a combination of skills. As a result, the trend toward skill-based hiring is growing. In fact, a recent study shows that… -
What Are You Worth? Calculating Your Value to an Employer
If you’re trying to negotiate a higher salary and a title bump, you might be tempted to quote one of the many wage surveys out there. However, that alone might not sway your manager. Whether you’…