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Technical 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
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Understanding IR35: A Guide for IT Professionals
As an IT professional considering a move into contracting, understanding IR35 is paramount. 4 min
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The 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
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10 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
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How 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
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How 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
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A Contractor’s Guide to Private Medical Insurance
All contractors know the benefits of contracting. 3 min
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Can 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
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What 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
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What makes a successful IT contractor?
Everything it takes to succeed as a freelance technologist in the UK -- revealed by a veteran. 7 min
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Security clearance levels in the UK: explained
What UK candidates need to know when going forward for secure, sensitive or secretive roles. 5 min
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Making 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
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The 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
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What 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
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Writing a CV for IT Contractors
As an IT contractor seeking new opportunities, having a competitive CV that really sells your skills and successes is vital. 2 min
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IT contractors must beware five big threats to freelance tech success
Swapping full-timing for freelancing can be lucrative as a techie, but be wary -- because with reward, comes risk. 5 min