Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Mid-Year Report: Most Profitable Certified and Non-Certified Skills of 2023
Acquiring new skills and certifications has traditionally been a great way for tech pros to stay relevant, progress their careers and increase their earning potential. However, figuring out the most valuable sk… -
Tips from Technologists Who Turned Job Rejection into an Offer
Reapplying for a job is a tricky subject. Can you apply for a job twice? Will a company ban you from ever applying again if you decide to resubmit your application at the wrong moment? From a job-seeker’s persp… -
Ready for Promotion? Train Your Successor for Success.
Training your replacement is always a difficult job, especially for a leadership role. Any successful training requires an ideal mix of soft and technical skills, and that’s before you consider the time needed… -
Results-Driven Tech Resume: Tips and Tricks for Writing One
You spend a lot of time working on your resume, so you want it to deliver callbacks and job interviews from potential employers. What’s the best way to write a results-based resume? From your experience section… -
4 Tips for Approaching a Hiring Manager About an Open Job
The recruiting environment has changed over the past few years. Notably low unemployment in the technology sector has translated into lots of open positions, and technology professionals with the right mix of s… -
Becoming the Boss: Tips for Developing a Strategic Vision
What’s the best way to become a good boss? Effective managers know they need to build trust within their teams, grow their own management skills, and develop personal relationships with other stakeholders withi… -
Using a SWOT Analysis to Advance Your Tech Career
A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis will give you a broader awareness of your abilities and expose hidden opportunities. Let’s look at how to conduct an effective career SWOT anal… -
Surprising Things Employers Look For In Your Online Profiles
Today, most job seekers expect recruiters and hiring managers to check out their profiles on professional networking sites such as LinkedIn and GitHub before reaching out with the opportunity to interview. Thei… -
Turning a Failed Tech Interview Into a Learning Opportunity
No matter how much you prepare and study, it’s easy to get tripped up in a technical interview. For virtually every tech role, the potential number of questions (and answers) is vast, especially if an interview… -
7 Emerging Leadership Roles for Technology Professionals
Evolving technology has changed how business is done, along with the roles of senior technology leaders—and the skills they need to master. According to Deloitte’s “2023 Global Technology Leadership Study,” sen…