Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Recruiting's Dirty Little Secrets
One of the biggest controversies to rock the tech world over the past few years was the revelation that executives at Apple, Google, and other firms “fixed” the market for highly skilled tech wor… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
'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… -
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…