Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Destination Charlotte: Careers in Fintech
If your tech career is chugging along at a snail's pace, joining the burgeoning fintech industry could provide a much-needed jump-start. Professionals who help automate the traditional banking mo… -
Taking Your Tech Résumé from Good to Great
What does your résumé say about you? Does it paint a picture of you as an average worker, or as an exceptional candidate with a lot to offer? Fortunately, you have total control over how your rés… -
6 Fibs Employers Tell Tech Candidates
For instance, in an effort to impress top technical prospects, an employer may paint an overly rosy picture of the work environment, or make promises they can't keep. Here are some of the fibs yo… -
Employee Benefits You Should Ask For
When it comes time to negotiate a compensation package, many tech pros worry about leaving money on the table. Yet in trying to secure as high a salary as possible, many neglect to lock down the… -
Getting Tech Managers More Involved in Sourcing
Studies show that having managers highly involved in the recruiting process has a critical impact on talent acquisition performance, including quality of hire and retention. These results are not… -
Strategies for Building Your Veteran Talent Pipeline
There’s good news for tech recruiters whose talent pipelines are running dry: Nearly 250,000 service members transition out of the armed services every year, according to Military.com. Even bette… -
Trade Secrets of Professional Résumé Writers
In just a few hours, often without meeting you in person, a professional résumé writer can create a document that defines who you are, what sets you apart, and how you plan to deliver value to po… -
Getting What You Need From Your Boss
Does your boss know what you need to do your best work? If you sometimes feel hampered by competing priorities, unclear direction or scope creep, it might be time to have the “Here’s what I need… -
The Payoff of Including Pay Information in Job Postings
Although employers appear to be yielding to tech pros’ demands for a fair and transparent hiring process, many are still reluctant to put salary ranges in job postings. Whether they are hoping to… -
Painless Ways to Build Your Professional Network
Most tech pros understand the career benefits of building a robust professional network, but let’s face it: networking can take a lot of effort, and not everyone is comfortable approaching strang…