Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Steering a Career In Self-Driving Cars
The burgeoning self-driving car industry is expected to create $87 billion worth of opportunities for automakers and technology developers by 2030, with software emerging as the biggest winner, a… -
The Real Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted
Have you been passed over for a promotion you felt you deserved? Meeting (or even exceeding) your performance goals may not always be enough to climb another rung up the corporate ladder, as many… -
Leading People Who Don't Report to You
Whether you’re a software engineer, developer or project manager, you’ll likely end up having to guide and persuade a diverse group of stakeholders, peers, and business managers. That means the a… -
Negotiating a Better Severance Package
Even in a fairly stable economy, job security can be fleeting. At a moment's notice, and without warning, you could be ushered into a conference room and asked to sign a “separation agreement.” A… -
Non-Technical Certifications for Tech Pros
Which certifications provide the biggest bang for your buck? While some key IT certifications can boost your career, you shouldn’t ignore the ROI that comes with certification programs that focus… -
Tips for Returning to a Former Employer
Once upon a time, many organizations had strict policies that prohibited the rehiring of ex-employees, even if the latter left under good terms. But according to the results of a recent study, th… -
4 Ways You're Unknowingly Irritating Your CIO
Are you unconsciously behaving in ways that annoy your CIO? Despite your best intentions and hard work, you could be naively unaware of habits and attitudes that are hurting your tech career. For… -
Surviving the Final Interview
So you’ve managed to ace the coding test, wow your future teammates, and outshine the competition. At this point, the only thing standing between you and a job offer is the final interview. “It’s… -
Responding to 'Values' Interview Questions
If you want to join a company with a strong values-driven culture, such as Google, Twitter, Facebook or Apple, you’ll need to exemplify those corporate values during the job interview. But knowin… -
Internship: 5 Things to Do Before You Leave
The benefits of interning extend far beyond the opportunity to pick up some hands-on experience or course credits, or even learning valuable technical skills. Rubbing elbows with working tech pro…