Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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… -
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…