IT Career Advice
IT Career AdviceHow 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.5 min
IT Career AdviceTop 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.5 min
IT Career AdviceHow 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.6 min
IT Career AdviceIs 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.8 min
IT Career AdviceShould 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.6 min
IT Career AdviceCurveball 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).4 min
IT Career AdviceWhy 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.4 min
IT Career AdviceWhat 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.5 min
IT Career AdviceClean 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.5 min
IT Career Advice5 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.3 min
IT Career Advice5 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.3 min
IT Career Advice'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.'7 min
IT Career AdviceHow 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.'6 min
IT Career AdviceWhat 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.4 min
IT Career AdviceSelf 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'.4 min
IT Career AdviceTech 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.'7 min