Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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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… -
How to Break the Interview's 'Q&A' Format
A lot of IT professionals think of job interviews as interrogations, tense encounters where managers or engineers fire off a series of questions and you respond with terse answers. But if you’ve… -
Use Data to Make Yourself Stand Out During a Job Search
On paper, the two finalists for the massive data center consolidation project looked identical. “Both business analysts had great résumés and similar experience, neither one really stood out goin… -
4 Interview Qs for Business Analysts in Product or Marketing
The duties and requirements for business analysts vary from position to position. While some BAs support an entire organization or a particular function, others are tethered to a product or marke… -
Always Include Cover Letters When Responding Online
Tip of the Day If you’re using a job board like, say, Dice, always include a cover note or introductory paragraph when using your saved information. If the “apply now” button takes you to the com… -
6 Technical Interview Questions for .NET Developers
Businesses like Microsoft .NET’s efficiency, simplicity and ease of deployment, so application developers’ enthusiasm for the framework is spreading. With demand for skilled professionals rising,… -
10 Simple Ways to Mess Up a Job Interview
The interview with the hiring manager is usually the last hurdle standing between you and a job offer. Even if you prepare and rehearse, it’s easy to make a mistake that could hurt your chances.… -
10 Questions to Ask a Recruiter Before You Sign On
Recruiters can be a big help when you’re looking for a job. They’re an excellent source of market intelligence and the experts who know how to get your resume in front of elusive hiring managers.… -
2 Networking Tricks for Shy People
Tip of the Day You don’t have to be the life of the party to have a vibrant network. Select the formats and venues where you’re the most comfortable, and get the ball rolling by building a small… -
From Linux Sys Admin to Programmer in 3 Easy Steps
We got an email from a Dice user: “I’d like to move from Linux systems administration to programming. What’s the best way to make a smooth transition?” He’s in a good place. His knowledge of Linu…