Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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How to Recognize and Reboot a Dysfunctional Software Team
Buffeted by evolving requirements, tight deadlines and scheduling conflicts, it’s easy for a software team to drift off-course… or become completely dysfunctional. If you’re given the task of bri… -
Getting the Most Out of Tech Meetups
Meetups have become increasingly popular among tech professionals over the past few years. What’s not to like about them? Engaging face-to-face with local professionals who have similar interests… -
How Recruiters Will Impact Your 2018 Job Search
If you’re tired of recruiters pitching you mundane positions that require programming languages you haven’t used in a while, you may want to know more about the trends that will impact your caree… -
7 Interview Questions You Don’t Have to Answer
Employers rarely come right out and ask your age or ethnicity during a job interview. Nonetheless, some interviewers ask more subtle, seemingly innocent questions that may violate anti-discrimina… -
Tech’s Winning (and Losing) Jobs in 2018
Are you ready for a big change? The 2018 job market for technology professionals could be significantly different from any year in recent history, according to David Foote, chief analyst of Foote… -
5 Things to Know About Year-End Performance Reviews
It’s the end of the year, and that can only mean one thing: that mysterious ritual known as the annual performance review. If you’re like most employees, you have little idea how this most corpor… -
5 Reasons Why CIOs Reject Tech Candidates Like You
You applied for a job, and they called you in. The coding test went well, and you thought you nailed the interview. And yet, in the end, the hiring manager or CIO offered someone else the job. Yo… -
Interview Tips: Don't Come Across as a Prima Donna
Do you consider yourself a “rock star” talent, but can’t land a job? Is your email inbox filled with rejections, despite your skills and experience? You might need to adjust how you approach the… -
Beating Out an Internal Candidate to Land the Job
Competing against an internal candidate for a dream position is difficult. An insider has intimate knowledge of the company’s goals, tech stack and project management processes; plus, they usuall… -
Charlotte's Hottest Specialties and Skills
It’s not too big and not too small—in fact, for many technology pros, Charlotte, N. C. is just right. Despite its astounding growth over the past several years, the city blends old-fashioned char…