Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman

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  4 Interview Questions for Scala Developers

  As Scala slowly goes mainstream, demand for programmers familiar with the language is rising. Though it ranked 39th in August’s TIOBE Programming Community Index, enthusiasts predict it will beco…
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  3 Interview Qs About the Waterfall Development Model

  Sometimes an old-fashioned approach is the most effective. Take the Waterfall model, for instance. Although the process of sequential software development has been around since 1970, it’s more ef…
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  You Can Call Yourself a 'Rock Star,' But…

  Tip of the Day If you feel the need to call yourself a "rock star" on your resume, that's fine—just back it up by describing your experience. Recruiters say the important thing is to make sure yo…
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  Your Cover Letter Needs Examples

  Tip of the Day It's not enough for your cover letter to tell an employer how great you are. It has to prove it. And it does that by presenting relevant and specific examples of your technical ski…
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  Keywords Are a Foundation of Your Job Search

  Tip of the Day Keywords are important because recruiters search resumes for matches when sourcing candidates from databases loaded with job-seeker profiles. The more frequently your resume matche…
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  6 Interview Questions for Technical Trainers

  The demand for technical trainers is soaring as companies channel more money into educational programs designed to close the skills gaps of employees. As job postings increase, technology profess…
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  'Who Else Are You Interviewing With?'

  Tip of the Day How do you respond if an interviewer asks who else you're talking to? It seems like a straightforward question, but the wrong answer could carry some risks. If you say "nowhere," m…
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  Take Care With Your Cover Letter's Opening Sentence

  Tip of the Day The first paragraph of your cover letter is worth spending time on. Because it sets the mood and provides a preview of what’s to come, a generic or flimsy opening just won’t cut it…
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  Here's the Key to Successful Networking

  Tip of the Day Networking isn't about meeting people… It's about helping people. You can’t tap perfect strangers on the shoulder and expect them to do you a favor. So don’t just meet someone new…
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  3 Interview Questions for Network Infrastructure Engineers

  As they become more complex and traffic volumes increase, networks take more than great technical skills to design and maintain. So, infrastructure engineers need a designer’s mindset and approac…