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How to show ‘Work History’ on a tech CV?

Your Work History isn’t a job description recap - it’s proof of impact. Learn how to structure it in reverse order, apply the 3R rule (Relevant, Recent, Radical), use metrics effectively, and avoid common CV mistakes that quietly cost tech candidates interviews.

26 February 2026

5 min

Top 6 tech job application tips for 2026, by Hays, exclusively for Free-Work

In 2026, tech interviews go far beyond skills. Employers expect business impact, strategic thinking and storytelling. Discover the 6 key tips to stand out in technical interviews and prove your value as an IT professional.

13 February 2026

5 min

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How to write a kick-ass CV Profile as a tech job candidate?

Practical, no-fluff advice for tech professionals on writing a CV Profile that actually works in 2026. Learn why to write it last, how to define your USP, and craft a profile that sounds like you and wins interviews.

9 February 2026

6 min

Is your tech job CV for 2026 looking a bit, well, 1998?

In 2026, matching your CV to a tech job description isn’t enough. Recruiters face identical profiles everywhere. Learn how to prove real ability, show measurable outcomes, avoid AI sameness, and build a tech CV that truly stands out.

12 January 2026

8 min

Should technology job applicants name-drop past IT employers?

Should tech candidates highlight past employers like Google or IBM? In 2026, name-dropping can boost credibility—if backed by real achievements. Brand matters, but skills, impact and ability are what truly get IT professionals hired.

30 December 2025

6 min

Curveball tech interview questions: ranked, with answers

Why IT job hirers ask curveball questions and how to catch them (includes actual answers you can throw back).

21 October 2025

4 min

Why employers now seek candidates who can code, create and demonstrate

Having a rounded knowledge of the emerging creative technology and advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are skills that are valued in today’s constantly changing IT industry.

14 October 2025

4 min

What Cybersecurity Job Candidates Face in a Technical Test

No two cybersecurity tests are the same, with five different types, attached to seven separate roles, assessing three specific abilities.

8 October 2025

5 min

Clean Tech: Why the best time to net a climate-tech job is probably now

Next-generation ‘green’ technologies got a big boost at Spending Review 2025. Here’s how to tap into the billions just poured in.

6 October 2025

5 min

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5 tips on switching to a career in tech

Switching to a career in technology can be daunting, especially if your previous experience and education are in a different field.

1 October 2025

3 min

5 reasons why you should always keep your CV up to date

Updating your CV can be a daunting task, that we only usually do when we are on the lookout for a new job opportunity.

18 September 2025

3 min

'Why do you want this IT job?' Best reply at interview be like…

How full-timers and freelancers should answer an age-old tech job query 'without selling your soul to the interview devil.'

10 September 2025

7 min

How AI is reconfiguring (not replacing) technology jobs

'To thrive with AI, treat it like a new colleague — one that’s faster and more fearless than you, but who still needs supervision and clear instructions.'

29 July 2025

6 min

What Java Software Developers can expect at a technical interview

Here’s almost THIRTY different ways candidates are quizzed on the inner workings of the Java Virtual Machine.

22 July 2025

4 min

Self Care Day 2025: Smart tech to help recharge and relax

Level up your self care with these smart tech solutions designed to de-stress your job hunting, just in time for ‘24/7’.

16 July 2025

4 min

Tech interview job tips: top five to follow in H2 2025

Candidates must be 'in it to win it,' but still, the interview process isn’t your audition for 'Britain’s Next Top Techie.'

1 July 2025

7 min

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