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. # IR35 # Tax # Money 12 March 2024 6 min
Contracting 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. # IT jobs market # IT Trends # Freelance 26 January 2024 9 min
Contracting 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. # Job roles # Careers # Tips 19 January 2024 4 min
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. # Self-employed # Administrative # Tax 12 January 2024 6 min
Contracting A Contractor’s Guide to Private Medical Insurance All contractors know the benefits of contracting. # Job roles # Careers # Tips 4 January 2024 3 min
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. # Job roles # IT jobs market # Contracting 19 December 2023 6 min
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? # Skills # Contracting 21 November 2023 7 min
Contracting What makes a successful IT contractor? Everything it takes to succeed as a freelance technologist in the UK -- revealed by a veteran. # Contracting 10 November 2023 7 min
Contracting Security clearance levels in the UK: explained What UK candidates need to know when going forward for secure, sensitive or secretive roles. # Contracting 7 November 2023 5 min
Contracting 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. # Company # Legal # Contracting 3 November 2023 5 min
Contracting 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. # Company # Contracting 26 October 2023 4 min
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. # Freelance # Company # Contracting 13 October 2023 5 min
Contracting 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. # Job roles # Careers # Tips 6 October 2023 2 min
Contracting 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. # Contracting # Freelance 3 October 2023 5 min
Contracting When your sole trader IT business deserves to be a tech limited company Know when to press fire: Top three triggers for jumping from the sole trader structure to ‘LTD.’ # Freelance # Company # Contracting 27 September 2023 4 min
Contracting Searching for Outside IR35 job contracts in 2023 The IR35 reform in the private sector was implemented in April 2021, one year later than planned because to the COVID-19 epidemic. # Job roles # Careers # Tips 20 July 2023 2 min