Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Forget These 8 Job-Hunting Clichés
As if managing your career weren’t difficult enough, following outdated advice only makes landing new opportunities harder. These are some prime examples of clichéd career tips that you should no… -
Should You Refuse a Take-Home Coding Test?
Most tech companies use coding tests of some sort to evaluate the technical skills of programmers and engineers. Some of those tests are complex and meant to be completed at home—a request that a… -
Mastering the Art of Managing Up
Every time you meet with your boss, you’re redefining your relationship. That’s a lot of pressure; if you offend them, it could set your career back. “Managing up,” so to speak, is a vital skill,… -
The Salary Negotiation Debate Wages On
Want a raise or a higher job offer? Conventional wisdom suggests you need to negotiate for it. But over the past few years, some tech firms—most notably Reddit—have indicated a refusal to haggle… -
Interview Qs for Objective-C and Swift
Although developers of iOS apps still need to know Objective-C, they should also learn its appointed successor, Swift, which will certainly enhance their market value in coming years. Swift is ea… -
3 New Industries That Can Boost Your Career
When it comes to career success, timing is everything. Joining a burgeoning industry that’s about to hit its stride can mean the difference between a routine tech job and an upwardly mobile caree… -
Tech Recruiters: Custom-Fit Your Job Postings
Most tech job postings not only look alike, they fail to attract the perfect candidate. Where are recruiters going wrong? “If your promise is too generic, it won’t resonate with the ideal tech pr… -
Interview Qs for Ruby on Rails Developers
Ruby on Rails (RoR) is sometimes referred to as the crown jewel in a developer’s resume, and for good reason: Knowing the popular open-source Web development framework can increase your value to… -
Interview Qs for JavaScript Developers
There’s good news and bad news for JavaScript developers. First, the good news: It’s fairly easy to master the basics of the popular programming language, and there are opportunities for professi… -
Facing a Layoff? Here Are Some Options
Tech pros displaced by less-experienced workers often face gut-wrenching decisions. Should you swallow your pride and train your replacement, in order to receive severance? Should you protest? Or…