Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Surviving the Horrible Job Interview
Job interviews can be scary, even under the best of circumstances. But when the hiring manager gets in your face, or you make a grave mistake, the situation can go from startling to downright ter… -
Repairing a Tarnished Personal Brand
Every career is bound to have some ups and downs. If your reputation is holding you back or keeping you from landing a promotion, turn adversity into opportunity by rebooting your personal brand.… -
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…