Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Great Jobs for Older Tech Pros
Older technology professionals often feel like today’s hot job market is passing them by, and for good reason. The median age in the tech industry is 31, according to PayScale, while the average… -
Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Recruiter
Although most recruiters try to balance the needs of job hunters and hiring managers, surveys show that tech pros don’t always feel that third-party recruiters have their best interests at heart.… -
Sample Resume: Technology Consultant
Nathan Clark Technology Consultant, Strategy & Architecture Six Sigma Black Belt ▪ U.S. Citizen ▪ Secret Clearance ▪ ITIL Master 123 Any St. Arlington, VA ■ nclark@email.com ■ Mobile (123)555.121… -
Sample Resume: ERP Consultant
Cynthia Ford Functional ERP Consultant/Project Manager Expert in Implementation, Upgrades and Support of ERP Systems Including MM, PM, FI and HR Modules Six Sigma Black Belt ▪ U.S. Citizen ▪ Secr… -
Sample Resume: Entry-Level IT
Raul Chavez 123 Dorm Way #506 000.555.1212 Champagne, Ill. 00000 [Insert email address] After June 16: 333 Any St., Chicago, Ill. 00000 OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry-level IT position where I can… -
Tech’s Winning (and Losing) Jobs: Cybersecurity, DevOps, and More
Current trends will continue to influence the job market for technology professionals into the next year and beyond. Tech unemployment recently hit 1.3 percent, according to data from the U.S. Bu… -
Tips for Conducting Stakeholder Interviews
Every project’s success is based on a solid foundation, as well as buy-in from key stakeholders. Unfortunately, 75 percent of executives and professionals in a recent survey admitted that their p… -
Discussing Your Career Growth with Your Boss
The top source of job frustration for tech workers is feeling stagnant in their careers, according to a recent Robert Half Technology survey. In addition, four in 10 respondents lamented a lack o… -
Prevailing Against Ageism in Tech
Although tech leaders have publicly vowed to tackle the industry’s ageism problem, the reality is that professionals with impressive résumés are still being let go or pushed aside every day. As t… -
Winning Retention Strategies for Tech Pros
Why are employers failing to retain valuable tech workers, even after lavishing them with outrageous perks and generous salaries? It’s because they are not in tune with their employees’ perceptio…