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IT newsIT hiring bosses back Burnham's AI focus despite DSIT loss
Andy Burnham's appointment of a UK AI minister has been welcomed by many IT recruiters despite scrapping the technology department (DSIT). With AI vacancies up 42%, the sector now expects a clear long-term strategy to boost hiring, innovation and confidence across the UK tech market.8 min
IT Career AdviceShould I use AI for my tech job cover letter? Plus, three IT contractor-to-perm templates
Using AI for a tech cover letter can help improve structure and wording, but it can't explain a genuine move from freelance to permanent work. This article shares 3 contractor-to-perm templates, useful ChatGPT prompts, and the biggest mistakes IT recruiters want candidates to avoid.9 min
IT newsDid Spring Forecast 2026 boost tech job-seekers? It certainly leaves a lot to AI
Spring Statement 2026 puts AI at the heart of UK growth, but leaves tech job seekers navigating a tougher market. With fewer roles and rising competition, success now depends on sharper positioning, upskilling, and targeting the right opportunities.6 min
IT newsHere’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 2026.5 min
IT TrainingBest data engineer/scientist/analyst certifications of 2025
Firebrand Training previews for Free-Work next year's five top certifications as a data professional.6 min
IT Career AdviceWhy 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.4 min
IT Career AdviceClean Tech: Why the best time to net a climate-tech job is probably now
Next-generation 'green' technologies got a big boost at Spending Review 2025. Here's how to tap into the billions just poured in.5 min
IT SkillsWhat Python Developers can expect at a technical interview
The FIFTY most frequently asked questions of wannabe Python Developers.5 min
IT Career AdviceHow AI is reconfiguring (not replacing) technology jobs
'To thrive with AI, treat it like a new colleague — one that's faster and more fearless than you, but who still needs supervision and clear instructions.'6 min
IT newsTechies told to report LinkedIn thread hijackers, CV spam, and spoof jobs
'Spray and pay' recruitment is among three blights on IT hiring that candidates are being urged to blow the whistle on.9 min
IT SkillsFour best techie jobs of 2025 (quarter one) be like...
Which IT roles are paying most this year, and THAT one tech skill predicted to command £1,000 a day.5 min
IT market trendsHow are cybersecurity jobs changing in 2025, and what’s hot?
How the cybersecurity space is evolving, and where full-timers and freelancers need to position their skills to exploit it.4 min
IT Career Advice6 ways to use AI to land your dream job
Searching for a new job, regardless of the industry, is incredibly competitive and it's not just how we work that's changing but also the way we find work.4 min
OpinionWill Spring Statement 2025 be taxing for tech job board users?
With AI set to hit some contractor jobs, patching employer NIC changes may be the smarter move by the chancellor.6 min
IT Career AdviceIs AI or ChatGPT okay to write your CV with?
Think again before using AI to write your CV from scratch, but there's value in a 'skills gap analysis.'6 min
IT newsThe Countdown is on: Just 4 Weeks Until TechEx Global 2025!
London will host one of the year's most anticipated tech events as TechEx Global 2025 returns to Olympia on 5-6 February.3 min