Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Networking Tips for Tech Pros in Charlotte, NC
Although Charlotte has grown into a mid-sized city, longtime residents say it has retained its small-town charm and continues to be a tight-knit business community. Because it feels like everyone… -
Convincing Your Boss to Give You Development Time
Even though tech pros have access to a plethora of free training programs and open-source projects, finding the time to pursue professional development is easier said than done. In fact, some exp… -
Reaching Out to Hiring Managers on Social Media
If you are tired of your résumé falling into a black hole or being stymied by corporate gatekeepers, reaching out directly to hiring managers at your target companies through networking sites cou… -
Surefire Ways to Impress Your Next Hiring Manager
Having a prestigious educational pedigree can certainly catch an employer’s attention, as can a stint at a famous company. But even if you didn’t attend a big-name college or work at a world-famo… -
Beware These Red Flags in Employment Agreements
There’s a good chance that an employer or contractor has asked you to sign an employment agreement or contract. But unless you read the terms and conditions carefully and understand them, you may… -
Keys to Effective Designer-Developer Collaboration
Writing clean, reusable code does not guarantee that an application or website will engage users in today’s market. To be financially successful, a digital product must incorporate the latest fea… -
Pros and Cons of Joining a Corporate Innovation Lab
At 456 strong (and counting), corporate innovation centers are on the rise in North America. Many of these centers occupy 10 metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, which have collectively created… -
Essential Skills for Tech Pros in the Finance Industry
There’s no doubt that cloud-native technologies, artificial intelligence (A.I.) and increasingly sophisticated mobile apps are disrupting the financial industry. The bigger question is whether th… -
Tips for Breaking into a Salt Lake City Startup
Move over, Silicon Valley: Utah has become a hotbed for tech startups. The Interstate 15 corridor that connects Provo to Salt Lake City and Ogden is brimming with tech companies; last year, for t… -
Job Hunter’s Guide to EdTech in Salt Lake City
If you’ve been yearning for a job where you can make a big impact, and you happen to live in Salt Lake City, perhaps you should consider a career in educational technology (also known as EdTech).…