Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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5 More Things to Learn About Computer Science Degrees
Thanks to offshoring and other trends, there’s precious little job security in IT—or that’s the perception that many people have of the industry, at least. The reality is, (nearly) every tech com… -
4 Interview Questions for Data Miners
Data miners gather project specifications, create robust predictive models, and offer business managers reliable, insightful data and problem-solving analysis. A data miner needs an in-depth unde… -
Help, I've Been Pigeonholed!
Maybe you’re the best Java programmer on your team, or your company’s go-to resource for complex network issues. As a recognized expert in your field, it’s normal to want to spread your wings—but… -
Want to Work as a Video-Game Developer?
Wouldn’t it be great to get paid to work on video games? Who wouldn’t want to become the next Markus “Notch” Persson, who just sold his game Minecraft to Microsoft for a couple billion dollars? (… -
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…