Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman

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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,…
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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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…