Contracting

The pros and cons of technical tests for IT contractor interviewsContracting

The 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
Top IT contract jobs in 2023Contracting

Top IT contract jobs in 2023

IT contractors are becoming an increasingly popular option for companies hiring, and for good reason.
5 min
Technical interview tests as a techie: a freelance contractor’s cheat sheetContracting

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
Understanding IR35: A Guide for IT ProfessionalsContracting

Understanding IR35: A Guide for IT Professionals

As an IT professional considering a move into contracting, understanding IR35 is paramount.
4 min
The great contracting debate: umbrella or limited company; which is best for IT contractors?Contracting

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
10 common interview questions for IT contractor jobsContracting

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
How to Build a Strong IT Contracting PortfolioContracting

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
How are contractors paid in the UK?Contracting

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
A Contractor’s Guide to Private Medical InsuranceContracting

A Contractor’s Guide to Private Medical Insurance

All contractors know the benefits of contracting.
3 min
Can I get an IT contract job in 2024 with no experience?Contracting

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
What qualifications do you need to become an IT contractor?Contracting

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
What makes a successful IT contractor?Contracting

What makes a successful IT contractor?

Everything it takes to succeed as a freelance technologist in the UK -- revealed by a veteran.
7 min
Security clearance levels in the UK: explainedContracting

Security clearance levels in the UK: explained

What UK candidates need to know when going forward for secure, sensitive or secretive roles.
5 min
Making your spouse (or civil partner) a shareholder of your limited companyContracting

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
The costs of running a limited companyContracting

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
What is a Personal Service Company (PSC)?Contracting

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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