IT and tech news and guides
IT newsWhat is the Year 2038 Problem and could it result in a similar panic to the Y2K Bug?
Around this time, sixteen years ago, there was worldwide panic at the risk of an impending digital disaster of epic proportions - all because of a computer bug.Once Big Ben struck midnight on January 1st 2000, all computer programs and applications around the world would cause interruptions in opera.5 min
IT newsThe Apprentice Round-Up - is Alan Sugar departing from technology?
“Technology has been my best friend for over 50 years… but maybe it's time to make new friends..."These words spoken by Alan Sugar himself summed up The Apprentice this season quite well.3 min
IT newsJohn Lewis plans to hire 500 new IT workers
John Lewis are looking to increase their IT budget in the new year with plans to hire 500 new workers and to further invest in information technology.The popular retailer is investing nearly £500m in its online platforms including e-commerce, mobile apps and digital marketing.1 min
IT newsEurope to introduce tough data protection laws for tech companies
The European Union recently agreed strict new rules on data protection which could boost the Digital Single Market but could carry a number of major fines for companies that break privacy rules.More than 90% of Europeans want the same data protection rights across the EU and this is soon going to be.3 min
IT newsEver forgotten to attach your CV to an email? Gmail now has the fix!
Although many recruiter websites tend to use an automated system to upload and attach CV's or cover letters to job postings, a number of online advertisements for IT job roles often have an email address to send your relevant documents to instead.This is sometimes the case with smaller companies but.2 min
IT newsWhat are the key factors that will affect the IT job market in 2016?
If you ever browse through job placements online or even glance at the window of a high street recruitment agency you're likely to see an abundance of IT positions ranging from database analysis to programming roles - at least moreso than ever before.Demand within the information technology industry.4 min
IT newsThird of UK.gov projects expected to fail due to lack of IT knowledge
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that one third of the government's major projects are expected to fail over the next five years.In it's progress report on UK.gov big projects, NAO stated that 37 of the 106 projects due to be finished by 2021 are "in doubt or unachievable if action is not .2 min
IT Career AdviceA guide to IT consultant jobs
An IT consultant is a professional who provides advice generally in a particular area of expertise such as SAP, Oracle etc.3 min
IT newsProtecting future generations with iRights
Have you ever posted something online that you instantly regretted? Most of us have, whether it be a photo of an alcohol fuelled night out or a ranting twitter status about your rival football team.3 min
IT Career AdviceHow To Apply for a Job on Technojobs
There are two ways to apply for a job on Technojobs, Apply and Quick-Apply, and they work in very similar ways.2 min
IT SkillsDo I need a degree to become a developer?
When starting a career as a developer it is important that you do your research first to ensure it is something you have an interest in and what specific developer you want to aspire.3 min
IT Career AdviceIT Jobs in Norway
With its high standard of living, fantastic welfare system and low unemployment figures, it's no doubt that an IT job in Norway is certainly a consideration for many.Norway presides in the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula and has a popular of 5 million.3 min
Guide to FreelancingDo I need a company secretary?
Chartered accountant Matt Fryer reveals to Free-Work whether the arguably second most important person in your biz is actually required.5 min
IT Career AdviceTop 10 IT Job Interview Tips
Interviews can be daunting for anyone, so it is normal to feel nervous or unsure how to prepare.6 min
Freelancer FinancesTax codes for tech contractors -- explained
As the 2024-25 tax year dawns, Brookson tells Free-Work that tech contractors need to make room in their lives for coding of the HMRC-kind.6 min
IT SkillsTop 5 takeaways from the WeAreDevelopers webinar ‘How to Recruit a Data Scientist’
Here's the key learnings from a new online 'conversation' on 'misunderstandings' and 'stereotypes' in the data science recruitment space.6 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