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IT newsTalkTalk loses over 100,000 customers and £60m due to last year's cyberattack
TalkTalk have revealed that they lost over 100,000 of their customers due to October's cyber-attack.Customers were left angry and disappointed with TalkTalk because of their handling of the situation and their poor security services seeing as the company had already experienced two other attacks in .1 min
IT newsTop UK Tech Events of 2016 - January to July
One of the most exciting aspects of IT is seeing new and innovative technology showcased at upcoming tech events across the UK.So if you're looking to check out the latest advancements in IT, gadgets and all things tech then our of the top UK tech events taking place this year.3 min
IT newsUK's top cyber security experts are getting paid more than £10,000 a day
With news of a record numbers of firms having had its systems infiltrated by cyber hackers this year, it's understandable that security is an upmost priority for many businesses and some of them are paying cyber security experts more than £10,000...2 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
IT newsWhy it’s important to bridge the digital skills gap, starting with the younger generation
What is World Youth Skills Day?World Youth Skills Day is an international annual event that takes place on 15th July.4 min
Guide to FreelancingFreelancer horror stories - and how to avoid the same terrifying fate
Don't be like Graham, Rosie or Raj if you want to survive or thrive in the world of freelance contracting.8 min
Guide to FreelancingFreelance Invoice Template
Free invoice template. Again to save you time and make sure that if you have a Limited Company that you comply with the rules regarding having your address and company number on all invoices.2 min
IT Career Advice10 reasons why IT professionals should learn cloud skills to progress their career
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the demand for cloud computing is soaring, and revolutionising the IT industry.4 min
IT SkillsWhich IT and tech jobs will be affected by artificial intelligence, and which won't?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it will inevitably impact various IT and tech jobs, and some roles will be more affected than others.4 min
IT SkillsWhat is the difference between web design and web development?
Their roles, responsibilities and backgrounds differ, but there's sense in developers and designers working as one.5 min
Guide to FreelancingTop 5 skills you need to become a freelancer
You will need to have a number of skills to succeed in freelancing, in our article we feature the top 5 skills you need to become a freelancer.4 min
IT Career AdviceWriting a Project Manager Cover Letter
When applying for Project Manager jobs it is highly likely that you will be required to submit a Project Manager cover letter alongside your CV.Your PM cover letter is your chance to highlight your key skills and experience in relation to the specific company and job role you are applying for wherea.4 min
IT Career AdviceBecoming a Trained Project Manager
Demand for Project Managers in the UK is rising again after a small decline last year across all levels of project management, from entry level roles to senior positions.However, with this rise in demand, the expected rise in average salary hasn't occurred.2 min
IT Career AdviceHow to Become a Business Analyst
Offering a thorough analysis in order to see shortcomings in the business operations can help bring inefficiencies and issues to the attention of management.2 min
IT Career AdviceTips to Pass a Job Interview with Flying Colours
We all know interviews can be daunting and it may seem hard to prepare for an interview for a job that you may not know too much about.Even if you do, you are not psychic; you don't know what they are going to ask.2 min
IT Career AdviceWhat does it take to become an IT professional?
It's not uncommon for IT professionals who are good at the technical aspects of their jobs, to lack basic soft skills that are also essential with regards to being the best they can be in their roles.IT certification on a CV is primarily what will grab a potential employer's attention, and will usua.3 min
IT Career AdviceDo Jobseekers still need a CV?
With the increase in reality TV, video applications and social media pitches in the recruitment process, are traditional CV's a thing of the past?We don't think so.3 min