Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman

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  7 Tips for Making a Successful Transition to Project Lead

  For many tech pros, becoming a project lead is often the first rung on the ladder to achieving their ultimate goal of becoming a project manager, tech manager or even a CIO. However, your climb m…
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  4 Ways to Thrive in Tech's Growing Gig Economy

  You don’t need to be a card-carrying member of the on-demand workforce to find yourself impacted by the rise of the gig economy. Experts predict that the fast-growing movement will disrupt all te…
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  8 Emerging Tech Careers for 2020 and Beyond

  There’s no doubt that some tech pros could see their jobs eliminated over the next few years as companies adopt emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning.…
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  How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft During a Job Search

  Developing a robust online presence that showcases your technical prowess, project expertise and thought leadership is no longer optional for tech pros hunting for a new job. Today, some 91 perce…
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  Characteristics of Older Tech Pros Who Have Enduring Careers

  Maintaining a successful career in tech when you’re on the other side of 40 is hard enough. But some professionals sabotage their livelihoods by displaying characteristics that reinforce negative…
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  How Computer Science Grads Can Job Hunt Like Experienced Pros

  There’s potentially a big payday ahead for computer-science (CS) graduates who navigate the job market like mid-career pros rather than novices. With many top students receiving multiple offers,…
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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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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,…