Skills
IT SkillsAs 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.5 min
IT SkillsHow 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.5 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 SkillsTop 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.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 AdviceCurveball 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).4 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 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 Career AdviceWhat 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.4 min
IT market trendsTop 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.5 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 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 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 Advice'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.5 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