Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Handy Tools for Streamlining Your Job Search
Job hunting can be so time-consuming, it’s practically a full-time job unto itself. To do it right, you need to promote your brand, research companies, customize resumes and stay on top of your c… -
Matching Your Boss’s Communication Style
Presenting your ideas or monetary requests in a way that resonates with your boss can mean the difference between success and failure. In fact, matching your boss’s communication style isn’t disi… -
6 Common Mistakes That Can Get You Fired
You probably know that posting derogatory comments about your company or teammates on social media can get you fired. But under the terms of at-will employment, even a small oversight such as fai… -
5 Industries Desperate for Tech Pros
You don’t have to join a high-profile social media company or a sexy tech startup to score a bigger paycheck: Firms in the following industries are not only actively hiring tech pros… they pay a… -
Job-Hunting Tips for Computer-Science Grads
With the economy picking up, computer science graduates from high-profile universities such as Stanford and MIT can find a lot of job offers waiting for them. But what about CS graduates from les… -
Interview Qs for Pentaho's Data Toolset
Pentaho builds open-source business intelligence (BI) tools for companies, and its data-integration toolset—also known as Kettle—has gained in popularity among tech pros who spend the majority of… -
Interview Qs for OpenStack Developers
The cloud has fueled the popularity of the OpenStack platform, as well as demand for developers and architects who have experience with its compute, storage and networking capabilities. According… -
Prepared for Continuous Background Screening?
Even if you passed your pre-hire background check with flying colors, you may not be out of the proverbial woods. A growing number of employers are performing periodic background checks or so-cal… -
Interview Qs for DBAs With MongoDB Expertise
Supporters claim that MongoDB is the fastest-growing database ecosystem. Why is the document-oriented data model so popular? Because it’s highly scalable, said Charity Majors, engineering manager… -
Interview Qs for Puppet Masters
The demand for tech pros skilled in Puppet rose 15.5 percent year-over-year, according to Dice’s most recent annual survey. Meanwhile, postings for Puppet-related jobs have increased 91 percent.…