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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.8 min
IT Career AdviceTech interview job tips: top five to follow in H2 2025
Candidates must be 'in it to win it,' but still, the interview process isn't your audition for 'Britain's Next Top Techie.'7 min
IT market trendsHow marathon IT job interviews are exhausting (for us agencies too)
The multi-multi stage interview is all the rage. But tech candidates are within their rights to fume, especially if otherwise they'd be billing per hour.7 min
IT Career AdviceHow to impress IT recruiters behind contract/perm tech jobs
Spot the 'red flags' on your tech CV as a contractor jumping to perm, or vice versa, as part of nailing the IT job application process, says Hays.6 min
IT Career AdviceTop cybersecurity job interview questions: revealed
Whether it's a 'technical test' or 'interview,' the inquisition between you and your dream IT security job isn't to be taken lightly.5 min
IT market trendsFive soft skills IT contractors require in today’s (still) tough tech jobs market
Soft skills for temporary computer roles? There's at least five core elements Free-Work readers must not be without – VIQU.9 min
IT newsMicrosoft opens new AI hub in London, triggering ‘temporary disruption’ bound to benefit IT contractors
The world's largest software company points out to Free-Work its latest pool of tech vacancies, which shows its AI hiring spree is still to come.5 min
ContractingFive things to consider before becoming an IT contractor
What tech recruiter Randstad Digital recommends that users of Free-Work weigh up, to decide if IT contracting is the way forward.5 min
OpinionIT contractors using an umbrella company must be proactive -- because the government is choosing not to be
To fight against the umbrella market's 'bad actors,' don't do what ministers are doing and that's put off until tomorrow what you can do today.6 min
Freelancer NewsGovernment told silence would be better than its 'nothing' update on contractor umbrella company regulation
'Thin,' 'feeble,' and 'leaving contractors exposed' -- experts aren't holding back to Free-Work about the government dragging its feet on regulating umbrellas.4 min
IT Skills10 essential skills for cyber security contractors
Hiring supremo Leap29 lists for Free-Work the key components of a freelance security consultant's skillset in 2024.5 min
ContractingThe 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
IT SkillsHow to become a Data Science contractor, in seven quick steps
Fancy being part of the AI boom? So does nearly everybody else, so try these seven to achieve freelance success as a data scientist.5 min
Guide to FreelancingWhat are the benefits and pitfalls of IT contracting?
Four quick snags of freelance tech jobs -- versus four of the 'many pros' to being an independent technology worker.6 min
Freelancer NewsSpring Budget 2024: Freelance IT workers hope against hope for IR35 off-payroll repeal
Even if the chance of the chancellor unveiling it is slim, revoking IR35 reform still tops tech freelancing's wishlist.4 min