Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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… -
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…