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Top 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.

4 February 2026

5 min

Top 4 future-proof IT skills set for big payouts in 2026, and beyond

Four future-proof IT skill areas set to dominate 2026: AI & ML, Cyber Security, Cloud Architecture and Data. Discover the roles, specialisations and day rates that will secure higher pay, long-term demand and career resilience.

27 January 2026

5 min

Forget BBC1’s The Traitors, it’s Saboteurs who IT job board users must banish

In 2026, a rising number of “saboteur” freelancers are damaging trust in IT contracting. From cheating in technical tests to breaching contracts and double-billing, these behaviours hurt clients, agencies and faithful freelancers alike.

20 January 2026

8 min

Is 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.

12 January 2026

8 min

Should 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.

30 December 2025

6 min

What Data centre job candidates can expect at technical interview

Technical interviews for data centre roles test real-world skills: hardware handling, diagnostics, networking basics, SLAs, safety and communication. Candidates must show structured problem-solving, operational discipline and calm execution in live, high-pressure environments.

26 December 2025

4 min

Here’s the 5 best-paid tech jobs of 2025. Does yours stack up?

Discover the five best-paid tech jobs of 2025 in the UK, from AI to cybersecurity. Salaries, contractor day rates, and expert insight reveal which skills command top pay today - and the rare tech blend set to dominate earnings in 2026.

18 December 2025

5 min

Top 5 best-paying IT roles at IM companies in 2025 be like…

IT contractor rates have dropped sharply in 2025 - even at top-paying IM firms. Discover the five best-paying tech roles still commanding high day rates, why the market shifted, and the 10 must-dos to secure premium pay in 2026.

3 December 2025

8 min

Business analyst day rates: what you’re not being told

BA demand is steady, yet day rates barely shift. IR35, hybrid work, rising skill expectations and automation quietly reshape earnings. Here’s what’s really driving rate stagnation, and which Business Analysts will secure premiums in 2026.

2 December 2025

5 min

Best data engineer/scientist/analyst certifications of 2025

Firebrand Training previews for Free-Work next year’s five top certifications as a data professional.

28 November 2025

6 min

What tech workers I place need Autumn Budget 2025 to deliver

Discover 10 bold budget moves UK tech workers and freelancers want to see in Autumn Budget 2025 — from AI taxation to IR35 repeal. A tech recruiter reveals what would finally restore confidence across the UK’s IT jobs market.

26 November 2025

9 min

My ‘Land a Dream Tech Job’ webinar is intentionally now, not New Year 2026

Waiting for 2026 to boost your tech career is a risk. This article explains why proactive job-search planning now is essential, and how CV, LinkedIn, personal branding and strategy can get you closer to your dream tech role before the New Year rush.

17 November 2025

10 min

Right to work checks are in the tech ‘gig economy’ next. Are you ready?

Right to Work (RTW) checks are expanding to the tech gig economy — and freelancers, contractors, and employers must prepare. Learn who’s affected, what’s changing, and how to avoid £60,000 penalties under the new BSAI Bill.

12 November 2025

8 min

Green Coding: can we really code in an eco-friendly way?

What if coding differently could make digital technology more sustainable? Green coding invites developers to rethink performance, efficiency, and environmental impact for a more responsible and lucid technological future.

30 October 2025

7 min

Self-Healing Software: when code learns to survive on its own

When code becomes autonomous: self-healing software detects, corrects, and prevents failures without human intervention. A revolution for developers, SREs, and the future of software engineering.

29 October 2025

6 min

Curveball 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).

21 October 2025

4 min

Why 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.

14 October 2025

4 min

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