Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Losing Tech Candidates at the Offer Stage
You spend days combing through Websites and résumés to find the perfect candidate. Then you painstakingly guide them through the interviewing process. But just when the finish line is in sight, t… -
Pros and Cons of Working Federal Cybersecurity
If you’d like to expand your experience in the cybersecurity field, don’t reject the idea of working for the federal government. Thanks to the feds’ new training and development programs, and int… -
Uncovering the 'Real' Job Behind the Description
A job description is useless unless it accurately reflects the realities of the position. That simple fact has caused a lot of frustration among tech professionals: they keep applying to jobs tha… -
Why Culture is the Hot New Perk
Forget free snacks, cube snoozing and bringing pets to work. If you really want to keep tech pros from jumping ship, give them intangible perks like autonomy, a connection with the company’s miss… -
Amp Your Career by Writing a White Paper
If your career has plateaued, publishing a compelling white paper can improve your visibility and stature by demonstrating your ability to recognize and solve problems. While the term “white pape… -
Tips for Requesting a Job Referral
A referral from a current employee is one of the best ways to get your résumé in front of a decision-maker and land an offer from your dream company. In fact, referred candidates are hired two-th… -
Email Subject Lines That Drive High Engagement
Tech pros with in-demand skills are being bombarded with emails from well-intentioned recruiters. The unfortunate reality is that most prospects will hit the delete button if your subject line do… -
Tech Certification Value: Winners and Losers
Over the past few years, the premium paid by employers for specific tech skills and certification types has varied wildly, driven in large part by shifting market conditions. Despite that volatil… -
Mid-Year Skills and Certifications Report Card
Since the Great Recession ended seven years ago, the premium that employers are willing to pay for specific tech skills and certifications has swung wildly from one quarter to the next, like a yo… -
6 Signs You’re Underutilizing Your Recruiter
Despite robust demand for all kinds of technology skills, tech pros still find it difficult (and time-consuming) to navigate the modern hiring process, especially when they try to do so alone. Re…