Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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).… -
Underpaid? 6 Ways to Play Salary Catch-Up
If you stay at one company for too long, or accept a low salary to break into a new specialty, it’s easy to find yourself in a situation where you are paid below market value. In fact, companies… -
Tech Job Hunters' Guide to Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City has long been recognized as a picturesque gateway to skiing, hiking and mountain climbing; it’s also the home of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. But beneath the city’s se… -
Mastering the Psychology of Job Interviews
Job interviews, like all other human interactions, are influenced by psychological factors. By understanding the psychology behind the dialogue and applying some useful techniques, you can force… -
Tech Certifications with the Best ROI
Which tech certifications are actually worth the money? According to an analysis of 430 certified skills by David Foote, chief analyst of Foote Partners LLC, information security certifications d…