Recruitment
IT SkillsWhat 5 Tech Skills will Dominate the Second Half of 2026?
Five tech skills will dominate the UK market in H2 2026: Generative AI, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, DevOps and data engineering. Scarce expertise is pushing salaries and contract rates higher, while employers must act faster to secure top talent.10 min
IT newsAre one-click IT job applications the new nemesis of crème de la crème tech job candidates?
One-click applications make job hunting faster, but flood recruiters with irrelevant CVs. Strong IT candidates risk being overlooked, so tailored applications, visibility and networking matter more than ever.8 min
IT SkillsThe Clincher: this ONE thing is landing IT workers their desired tech roles
In 2026, landing a data centre or tech role isn't about being the most technical candidate. It's about becoming the solution the business truly needs. Discover the real “clincher” that convinces hiring managers to choose you over equally skilled competitors.5 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 Career AdviceKeeping your temporary IT job: three mistakes to avoid
Computer Futures says retaining a freelance tech role at the extension or renewal stage means NOT doing this trio.3 min
IT Career AdviceTech job interview? Here’s what NOT to do
Thirteen of the biggest IT job interview mistakes to avoid making during your next Teams or face-to-face.8 min
IT Career AdviceTech job interview preparation: a Business Analyst’s top tips
10 must-knows ahead of your next IT job interview, according to a Business Analyst with 40 years' experience in UK tech.8 min
IT Career AdviceHow to handle multi-stage interviews on tech or telecom jobs
Five top ways to survive numerous rounds of questions, tests and interrogators.4 min
IT Career Advice5 tips for landing your next IT job
Tried and tested ways to secure a tech job online – shared with Free-Work by an IT recruiter with 20 years' experience.5 min
IT Career AdviceHow techies can move from private to public sector in 2025
Leap29 says IT job board users can use their past commercial projects to connect to a future in public service in just five steps.6 min
ContractingBecoming an IT contractor in UK telecoms
How to break into the booming telecommunications industry using just your tech skills.6 min
ContractingIT contracts in the public sector: A get started guide
An overview of the benefits, challenges and key steps of public sector IT contracting.5 min
IT Career AdviceWhat online IT job adverts frequently say – and what they really mean
A guide to help decode the language of technology job adverts, so you can compute who they actually want.5 min
IT market trendsApplying for a tech job online: a playbook on freelance IT job adverts
How Free-Work users can spot everything from red flags to subtleties in employers' digital postings for talent.7 min
Guide to FreelancingWhat tech freelancers using recruitment agencies must beware
Six revelations by an IT staffing boss on what his less-than-reputable industry colleagues get up to.6 min