Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Determining Best Times to Contact Tech Candidates
When it comes to recruiting in-demand tech pros, timing is everything. Knowing the right day and time to reach out via phone, email or social media has been scientifically proven to result in mor… -
5 Tips for Overcoming a Mid-Career Slump
Are you finding it difficult to drag yourself into the office? Has your job become a bit boring? If it seems like your career has plateaued, you may be one of the many tech pros suffering from a… -
Your Tech M&A Career Survival Guide
Given the high volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the technology sector, it’s not surprising that many tech pros are experiencing stress, uncertainty and job insecurity at work.… -
Why the Recruiting Phone Call Isn't Dead
Recruiters who have sounded the death knell for the phone call may need to reconsider their tactics. In a highly competitive market, one where 38 percent of recruiters in a recent Top Echelon sur… -
Move Up the Ladder by Creating a 100-Day Plan
If you’re trying to advance into a more senior role, either from inside or outside an organization, you can increase your chances of landing your dream job by giving your future boss a preview of… -
Bypassing HR to Land Your Dream Job
If your collection of auto-rejection emails from prospective employers is growing by the week, you may start to wonder whether you should bypass the traditional HR apparatus and contact hiring ma… -
Surviving a Job Hunting Nightmare
If your job search has turned into a living nightmare, you’re not alone. Untold numbers of tech pros can tell stories about how hard they planned and prepared for a job hunt, only to run into a t… -
Taking Control of an Extended Hiring Process
A recent study found that the average interview process in the U.S. is now 22.9 days, nearly double the 12.6 days it took in 2010. A specialized screening process may include take-home coding tes… -
Spotting a Bad Culture During the Hiring Process
Even if you research a company before heading in for the job interview, recognizing the signs of a toxic culture can be difficult for an outsider. After all, everyone tends to be on their best be… -
Breaking Into Tech with an Apprenticeship
It’s always been hard to land a job in tech without real-world experience. Now, thanks to a recent expansion in apprenticeships, you can actually get paid for building your résumé and project por…