Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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… -
How to Avoid Being Accused of Sexual Harassment
Even if you believe that you treat all of your co-workers with respect, we currently have an epidemic of sexual harassment in the American workplace that requires heightened awareness, advanced s… -
Tech Leaders Share their Views on Outsourcing
Although 72 percent of companies outsource IT functions to third-party providers, the practice is still controversial. In fact, eight in ten adults say increased outsourcing of jobs to other coun… -
Keep Your Boss from Taking Advantage of You
It’s flattering to become the “go-to” person that your boss can rely on. However, if you find yourself handling someone else’s duties in addition to your own, or if you’re stuck on humdrum projec… -
Are You a Recruiter’s Worst Nightmare?
Most tech pros go out of their way to build effective, long-lasting relationships with third-party recruiters. But there are exceptions: candidates who unknowingly (or perhaps purposely) exhibit…