Leslie Stevens-Huffman is a business and careers writer based in Southern California. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the staffing industry and has been writing blog posts, sample resumes and providing sage career advice to the IT professionals in our Dice Community since 2006. Leslie has a bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism from the University of Southern California.
Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Networking for Women in Tech: Tips & Opportunities
The benefits of networking include access to career opportunities, professional support and connections, exposure to new technologies and more. In fact, according to research by Zippia, 85 percent of jobs are f… -
5 Transferable Skills Tech Managers are Looking For in 2024
With more employers selecting candidates for tech positions based on their skills and growth potential rather than degrees, transferrable skills are fast becoming the new currency of work. What are transferable… -
Smart Career Moves for People in Tech Jobs Facing Disruption from AI
While a growing number of software engineers, programmers, manual testers, tech support staff and data analysts could see their jobs disrupted by artificial intelligence (AI) over the next few years, experts ex… -
8 Tech Resume Myths You Should Ignore
When it comes to job hunting, a well-written tech resume continues to play a crucial role in impressing potential employers and landing interviews. However, you might be surprised to learn that many well-known… -
5 Reasons to Consider a Tech Career in Public Service
No matter what the state of the economy, government wants and needs your talent and technical expertise. Even Charles Worthington, CTO for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has been out on the stump tryi… -
7 Ways to Stand Out as a Junior Developer
The continuing shift in demand toward senior developers, combined with the rise in new bootcamp and university grads, has created a challenging job market for entry-level developers. In fact, the demand for eng… -
Phone Interviews: What Tech Hiring Managers Want to Hear
If you’re on the job hunt, and having a hard time making it past the phone interviews, you may be wondering what hiring managers are looking for. What are their goals? What do they want to hear from candidates?… -
Tech’s Winning (and Losing) Jobs in 2024
As we kick off 2024, the market for tech jobs and skills continues to experience the same highs and lows that characterized 2023. In fact, volatility in the value of popular skills and certifications reached a… -
8 Things You Should Never Tell a Tech Recruiter
While transparency between candidates and recruiters is essential for a successful hiring process, there are a few things that tech recruiters definitely don't want to hear. For instance, badmouthing a former m… -
5 Reasons Why Qualified Tech Candidates Give Bad Interviews
Some tech professionals just can’t seem to perform well in job interviews, even when they take the time to prepare. They may look great on paper—and meet most of the requirements for the positions they’re pursu…