Contracting
ContractingThe pros and cons of technical tests for IT contractor interviews
Received an invite to a technical interview test? There's four pros and four cons, but only one answer you should give; 'Accept.'5 min
ContractingTop IT contract jobs in 2023
IT contractors are becoming an increasingly popular option for companies hiring, and for good reason.5 min
ContractingTechnical interview tests as a techie: a freelance contractor’s cheat sheet
IT contractor jobs agency VIQU tells Free-Work how tech candidates can pass increasingly common pre-selection job assessments.6 min
ContractingUnderstanding IR35: A Guide for IT Professionals
As an IT professional considering a move into contracting, understanding IR35 is paramount.4 min
ContractingThe great contracting debate: umbrella or limited company; which is best for IT contractors?
Freelancers, grasp the 'pros' and 'cons' to the top ways of working as a techie on a temporary basis.6 min
Contracting10 common interview questions for IT contractor jobs
They may be standard, but these ten FAQs which tech freelancers' interrogators like to fire don't ever stop being banana skins.9 min
ContractingHow to Build a Strong IT Contracting Portfolio
If you are an IT contractor, a robust portfolio will serve as your digital storefront, offering potential clients a glimpse into your skills and accomplishments.4 min
ContractingHow are contractors paid in the UK?
Guide to getting paid for your freelance tech services, either as a limited company or another independent techie.6 min
ContractingA Contractor’s Guide to Private Medical Insurance
All contractors know the benefits of contracting.3 min
ContractingCan I get an IT contract job in 2024 with no experience?
Landing a freelance tech role next year if your CV lists nothing under 'work-history' can be done, but it's not for the faint-hearted.6 min
ContractingWhat qualifications do you need to become an IT contractor?
Qualifications for IT contractors tend to fall into four main categories. Which ones will you obtain; if any?7 min
ContractingWhat makes a successful IT contractor?
Everything it takes to succeed as a freelance technologist in the UK -- revealed by a veteran.7 min
ContractingSecurity clearance levels in the UK: explained
What UK candidates need to know when going forward for secure, sensitive or secretive roles.5 min
ContractingMaking your spouse (or civil partner) a shareholder of your limited company
Practical and financial perks are on offer when your spouse is also your shareholder – but beware the pitfalls.5 min
ContractingThe costs of running a limited company
Laid bare: the real costs of running a contractor limited company, as the 2024-25 tax year approaches.4 min
ContractingWhat is a Personal Service Company (PSC)?
An explainer on the most popular vehicle for IT freelancing which, paradoxically, isn't even defined in law.5 min