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As the UK warms up, which tech/IT skills are hotting up?

AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity and Data skills are surging across the UK tech market in 2026. Discover the most in-demand capabilities, hiring trends and salary benchmarks to position yourself where opportunities - and pay - are rising fastest.

17 March 2026

5 min

Tech CV: How to write key skills that show real impact

How to make ‘Key Skills’ on your tech CV look kick-ass

Too many tech CVs list tools instead of value. Learn how to transform your Key Skills section into a powerful positioning tool that highlights impact, outcomes and business value, so hiring managers understand your strengths in seconds.

10 March 2026

5 min

The 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.

16 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

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

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

Clean 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.

6 October 2025

5 min

How 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.'

29 July 2025

6 min

What Java Software Developers can expect at a technical interview

Here’s almost THIRTY different ways candidates are quizzed on the inner workings of the Java Virtual Machine.

22 July 2025

4 min

Top 5 'hot' engineering tech skills of summer 2025

Like temperatures of late, demand for technical engineering skills is rising, and not just here in the UK.

15 July 2025

5 min

Tech 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.

20 May 2025

8 min

How 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.

22 April 2025

4 min

How 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.

8 April 2025

6 min

'Do your IT skills add value?' Best reply at interview be like…

Free-Work hears from a head of tech recruitment that the best replies to the classic ‘value-add’ query all have five fundamentals.

25 March 2025

5 min